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Five things to know about Trump's election fraud allegations

President Trump declassified intelligence to support his election fraud claims. He has repeatedly claimed the 2020 elections were rigged. These claims push for a restrictive voter ID law called the SAVE America Act. Intelligence reports and independent studies have undercut several of his claims. The SAVE America Act faces challenges…

The Economic Times · Jul 17

Does Marco Rubio control Venezuela?

Does Marco Rubio covertly control Venezuela? A report from The New York Times suggests that the US Secretary of State now effectively controls the Latin American country's finances, the distribution of its natural resources and its government since the capture of Nicolas Maduro in January. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis speaks…

France 24 · Jul 15

UN launches appeal to raise $296 mn for Venezuela quake relief

The United Nations urgently seeks $296 million for Venezuela earthquake relief operations. Over 3,600 people have died, leaving thousands homeless and many still missing. Donors have already provided $300 million, but a significant funding gap remains. Venezuela's foreign minister requested the release of blocked state assets for recovery efforts. International…

The Economic Times · Jul 8

'Cannot Be Complicit': South Florida Venezuelans Urge Trump to Act on Democratic Transition Amid Earthquake Crisis

South Florida's Venezuelan community urges Trump to pair earthquake humanitarian aid with a push for democracy, warning against corruption by interim leaders.

Latin Times · Jul 3

Spotless uniforms, stalled cranes: Inside Venezuela’s faltering quake rescue effort

Many Venezuelan earthquake survivors across northern La Guaira state, in Caracas and surrounding regions are asking the same question

The Independent UK · Jul 1

What aftermath for Venezuela? Earthquake relief hampered by political crisis

We are in awe of Venezuela’s first responders and all the brave citizens still pulling survivors from under the rubble of some 770 buildings that collapsed in last Wednesday’s double earthquakes. Is the sudden collapsing of so many structures – many built during the boom years of high oil prices…

France 24 · Jun 29

Death toll in Venezuela earthquakes rises to 589 with almost 3,000 injured

Venezuela grapples with a devastating toll of 589 dead and nearly 3,000 injured following two powerful earthquakes. The hardest-hit state, La Guaira, is now militarized as rescue efforts intensify for those trapped. International aid is arriving, with over 1,000 responders deploying globally to assist in the search for survivors amidst…

The Economic Times · Jun 26

Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes rises to 589, search and rescue efforts continue

The two quakes struck in quick succession, just minutes apart, according to the US Geological Survey, marking it one of the South American nation’s worst disasters in over a century.

Euronews · Jun 26

More than 30,000 missing and 188 dead after Venezuela’s worst earthquake in a century

Residents described ‘horror movie’ scenes as bodies and survivors were pulled from huge mounds of rubble

The Independent UK · Jun 25

Venezuela Earthquake: 'Devastating no. of deaths, early reports not good', Trump says US willing to help

President Donald Trump expressed deep concern over twin earthquakes in Venezuela, reporting a devastating loss of life. He pledged U.S. assistance to the nation's "new and great friends," with government agencies instructed to prepare for swift action. The powerful tremors, striking near Moron, caused buildings to collapse in the capital,…

The Economic Times · Jun 25