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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 164 – latest updates

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…

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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

The Independent UK

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 164 people and injured nearly…

France 24

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

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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…

The Times of India

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.

Euronews

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.

Latin Times

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 Guardian - US

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 Economic Times

‘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.

The Times of India

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.

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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…

Latin Times

Spain Sex Trafficking: Inside the €9,000 Debt Trap Used on Vulnerable Venezuelan Women

Spain arrests 17 cartel-mimicking traffickers who used fake Tren de Aragua identities and €9,000 debts to sexually exploit Venezuelan women.

AAP

SOC:Victory turn to Venezuelan as new A-League Men coach

Melbourne Victory say a desire for an international perspective has led to the appointment of a Venezuelan as A-League Men coach.

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Victory turn to Venezuelan as new A-League Men coach

Melbourne Victory say a desire for an international perspective has led to the appointment of a Venezuelan as A-League Men coach.

Latin Times

The New Crude Rush: Oil Executives Gamble on Venezuela to Bypass Middle East Chaos

Middle East supply fears prompt global oil companies to pivot to Venezuela, sparking a corporate land grab as the U.S. prioritizes stability over democracy.

Latin Times

U.S. Signals Wider Latin America Military Campaign, But Experts Question Impact on Tren de Aragua

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warns more U.S. military strikes could follow the Venezuela raid on Tren de Aragua's founder under a new regional coalition.

Latin Times

Honeymoon Trip Ends in ICE Detention for Venezuelan Man Visiting Trump Hotel With Wife

"In the end, it was a bad decision," Rojas said of his wife's dream of seeing President Donald Trump, who was at the hotel on Jan. 27 for a Republican retreat. Zaragosa, a U.S. citizen, has long been a supporter of the president.

Latin Times

Top Tren de Aragua Prosecutor Downplays Founder's Death by US Forces: 'Not a Criminal Structure Sustained by One Leader'

Niño Guerrero, founder and longtime leader of Tren de Aragua, was killed during an operation coordinated between Venezuelan authorities and the U.S. Southern Command

Latin Times

Kerly Ruiz Leaves 'Garra vs. Veneno' After Injury, But Her Biggest Victory Was Showing What Resilience Looks Like - INTERVIEW

Kerly Ruiz's time in Garra vs. Veneno: Guerreros Mundiales ended sooner than she wanted, but not before the Venezuelan TV personality turned one of the hardest moments of the season into a statement about resilience, gratitude, and team spirit, as she explained in a previous interview.

International Business Times UK

Venezuelan Trump Supporter Detained by ICE After Visit to Trump Resort During Honeymoon Trip

A Venezuelan immigrant's honeymoon at a Trump resort turned into a legal ordeal after ICE detained him, leading to financial & emotional strain.

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