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The Latest Breaking News from Venezuela

Venezuela earthquakes latest: Death toll soars to 235 with 40,000 missing as emergency crews search for survivors

Health minister says nearly 4,300 people injured

The Independent UK

Venezuela declares state of emergency after powerful twin quakes

Venezuela's interim leader declared a state of emergency Wednesday as two massive earthquakes caused buildings in the capital to crumble and forced the closure of the country's main airport. "We went out through the emergency stairs; that's how they got us out," the 42-year-old told AFP. Dozens more in the…

The Economic Times

Watch: Venezuela, Japan and California shaken by powerful quakes within hours

A day of powerful seismic activity saw major earthquakes strike Venezuela, Japan, and California. Venezuela experienced the most devastating impact with twin quakes causing fatalities and building collapses. Japan's northeast coast was hit by a strong tremor, while northern California also registered a significant quake. Experts confirm these events are…

The Times of India

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US says it is mobilizing assistance for Venezuela after earthquakes

Venezuela earthquake: The United States is mobilizing crucial assistance for Venezuela following devastating earthquakes that toppled buildings and trapped people. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau confirmed contact with Venezuelan authorities, while a disaster assistance team and task force are being deployed with search and rescue, medical, and humanitarian supplies.…

The Economic Times

Venezuela earthquake: 32 killed, over 700 injured; state of emergency declared

In the wake of devastating twin earthquakes, Venezuela has declared a national state of emergency. Infrastructure has been severely impacted, with many buildings reduced to rubble and fears of casualties potentially soaring between 10,000 and 100,000, according to the USGS. Rescue operations have been hindered, especially in the capital Caracas…

The Times of India

Watch: Venezuela rocked by 2 deadly earthquakes within 39 seconds. Roads crack open, buildings shake & residents run in fear

Earthquake in Venezuela: Venezuela was jolted by two powerful earthquakes, a 7.2 magnitude followed by a 7.5 magnitude just 39 seconds later, causing building collapses and road damage. Viral videos show panicked residents fleeing structures and streets cracking open. Tsunami alerts were issued across the Caribbean. These tremors are among…

The Economic Times

Venezuela earthquake today: Tsunami alert issued for U. S territory islands as strongest quakes in more than 100 years rattle capital city Caracas, other parts. Why is this unusual natural calamity?

Earthquake in Venezuela: Strong earthquakes are unusual in Venezuela. While the country sits near multiple fault lines, its position straddling the South American and Caribbean plates makes earthquakes much less common than in other parts of Latin America.

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Roads split, buildings crumble: Two massive earthquakes rock Venezuela in 39 seconds - watch

Venezuela experienced a shocking dual earthquake event, registering magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, striking near San Felipe and Yumare. The tremors led to extensive damage including collapsed buildings and disrupted transport, particularly affecting multiple states and the capital, Caracas. Video footage captured the chaos as residents evacuated swaying structures amidst…

The Times of India

Stocks in news: LIC, IRFC, Cummins India, Tata Motors PV, ONGC

Indian markets surged on Wednesday, recovering previous day's losses, with banking stocks leading the charge from a strong support zone, signaling a robust uptrend. Key companies like LIC, IRFC, Cummins India, Tata Motors PV, and ONGC are in focus. IRFC's government offer saw strong institutional demand, while Tata Motors plans…

The Economic Times

Twin earthquakes in Venezuela destroy buildings, sow panic

CARACAS - Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck the same area of Venezuela on Wednesday evening, causing buildings to collapse, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and AFP journalists.

Bangkok Post

Venezuela earthquakes: ‘intensive’ search for survivors as death toll rises to 188 – as it happened

Delcy Rodríguez said authorities were shifting rescue teams from other parts of the country to the hardest-hit La Guaira area

The Guardian - AU

Venezuela Earthquake: 32 killed, over 700 injured as two back-to-back deadly quakes destroy buildings

Venezuela earthquake death toll: The country has been shaken by powerful earthquakes, leading to significant building collapses and severe disruption to infrastructure. Interim leader Delcy Rodriguez has confirmed 32 fatalities and around 700 injured, particularly in La Guaira where numerous buildings have crumbled. The main airport is currently closed due…

The Economic Times

Twin earthquakes strike Venezuela, in photos

Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela within about a minute of each other on Wednesday, causing buildings to collapse and damage in Caracas. The rare back-to-back tremors, measuring magnitudes 7.1 and 7.5, rank among the strongest earthquakes to hit the country in more than a century.

The Independent UK

Venezuela hit by powerful back-to-back earthquakes

The quakes are among the strongest to strike Venezuela in more than a century

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France 24

Venezuela declares state of emergency after back-to-back earthquakes leave scores dead

Venezuela's interim leader declared a state of emergency on Wednesday after two powerful earthquakes and more than 20 aftershocks struck the country, damaging infrastructure and forcing the closure of Caracas' main airport. Acting President Delcy Rodriguez said the 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude quakes have killed around 188 people and injured nearly…

The Guardian - UK

Venezuela declares state of emergency after deadly twin earthquakes

Second quake, at magnitude 7.5, was most powerful to strike the country since 1900, collapsing buildings in capital

The Times of India

7.2, 7.5 powerful back-to-back earthquakes rock Venezuela, high casualties likely; tsunami alert issued

Two powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude, rocked Venezuela within minutes, causing buildings to crumble in the capital, Caracas. Tsunami alerts were issued for parts of the Caribbean. Residents fled swaying structures as dust clouds rose. Authorities confirmed injuries and urged people to stay clear of damaged buildings, prioritizing…

Euronews

Venezuela plans biggest debt restructuring in history after Maduro's fall

Delcy Rodríguez’s interim government plans to acknowledge a $240 billion debt, far above market estimates, in a bid to return Venezuela to global markets.

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Latin Times

Maduro Breaks Silence From New York Detention, Praising Chávez, Bolívar and His Own Father

Nicolás Maduro has broken his public silence nearly six months after being removed from Venezuela and taken to New York by U.S. authorities, using Father's Day to publish a lengthy message describing what he called the "five dimensions" of being a father.

The Guardian - US

Mystery of hit on Tren de Aragua leader: is it linked to US mining plans in Venezuela?

Trump boasted of assassinating Héctor Guerrero Flores but details are scarce and experts doubt it will harm drug trade

The Economic Times

Indian refiners increase Russian and UAE oil imports ahead of Hormuz recovery

India's crude oil imports hit a milestone in June, as Russia emerged as the primary supplier, followed closely by the UAE's near-record imports. This shift represents a calculated diversification strategy, influenced by attractive discounts and apprehensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. Venezuela is stepping into a crucial role, while the…

The Times of India

‘Cuba is a hopscotch’: Trump hints at Venezuela-style operation

US President Donald Trump suggested that any future US operation in Cuba could resemble Washington’s swift January intervention in Venezuela, arguing that the Caribbean island would be easier to project military power against than Iran because of its proximity to the United States.

International Business Times

Trump Says Cuba Invasion Akin To Maduro Capture By US Possible

The US president has been flaunting the US dominance in the Western Hemisphere in his second term. Cuba's Ambassador to the US Lianys Torres Rivera said earlier in June that recent sanctions against the country's leadership are a "pretext" to conduct a military intervention.

Latin Times

U.S. Judge Denies Bail to Former Congressman David Rivera After Conviction in Venezuela Lobbying Case

A federal judge in Miami has denied a request for bail from former Republican Congressman David Rivera, who was convicted earlier this year of acting as an unregistered foreign agent and conspiring to launder money in a secret lobbying operation tied to the Venezuelan government.

The Economic Times

Trump from 'hunted' to 'hunter': New book details Trump's push to test the limits of executive power

Donald Trump's second term is marked by unchecked power, according to a new book. He is actively considering successors like J.D. Vance and Marco Rubio. The White House experienced panic over Epstein files. Trump also redecorated, and showed a fixation on Venezuela. He believes he is the most powerful man…

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