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Over 100 Venezuelans deported from the U.S. just hours before recent earthquakes are now missing, while other earthquake victims are sheltering at a golf course. Chinese Venezuelans are also utilizing community networks for support in the aftermath of the disaster.
The death toll from recent earthquakes in Venezuela has climbed to over 1,700, with thousands more injured and missing. Rescue operations are intensifying as international aid is mobilized to assist the affected regions.
After the two devastating earthquakes of the previous week, Venezuela was once again shaken by a severe aftershock on Monday.
International rescue teams are racing against time in Venezuela, where hopes of finding more survivors are diminishing days after a powerful earthquake. The death toll continues to rise, with aftershocks further complicating recovery efforts.
The death toll from the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela has reached at least 1,450, with over 50,000 missing, as rescue operations continue with international and local support. Public anger is growing over the government's response, while many citizens are organizing self-help efforts.
Civilian and military specialized squads from several countries arrived two days after the earthquakes to do what the chavista regime is unable or unwilling to do
Many social media users in Venezuela reported receiving alerts on their Android smartphones moments before a recent earthquake that left over 900 confirmed dead, highlighting the role of technology in disaster preparedness.
Aid efforts are intensifying after twin earthquakes killed nearly 1,000 in Venezuela, with international teams arriving but a slow government response hampering relief on the ground.
As foreign aid arrived in Venezuela, many citizens questioned the military's delayed and traffic-focused response to the emergency, even as bodies remained buried under rubble.
According to Tajani, three Italian-Venezuelans are dead, five are injured, and 35 are currently missing.
The death toll from twin earthquakes in Venezuela has more than doubled to 589, with thousands reported missing. International rescue teams and aid are being dispatched to the affected region.
The death toll from recent earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 235, with over 4,000 injured and tens of thousands feared missing. Rescue operations continue as experts warn of the potential for the final count to reach into the thousands or even tens of thousands.
Venezuelans in South Florida were frantically trying to track down friends and relatives after two earthquakes in Venezuela. Jorge Erazo was among the missing.
Twin earthquakes have struck Venezuela, resulting in at least 188 fatalities and leaving many Venezuelans trapped alive under rubble.
Venezuelans saw buildings crumbling on Wednesday evening when two powerful earthquakes shook the country, leaving at least 32 dead and hundreds injured. Video footage showed emergency workers scrambling over the pancaked debris of a collapsed building in the capital as night fell, while distraught relatives sought help for loved ones believed to be trapped. Several dazed survivors were taken away, some on stretchers. The US Geological Survey, using predictive modeling to estimate the death to...
The large Venezuelan community in the Miami area is “desperate” to reach family members.
The upcoming election in Bogotá could lead to the new Colombian leader becoming a significant foreign actor in Venezuela's future.
Workers have begun removing Donald Trump's name from the facade of the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. This action follows a court ruling that mandated the removal of his name from the building.
Luso-Venezuelans express optimism for the future of Venezuela following the capture of Nicolás Maduro, with the Portuguese Ambassador in Caracas noting their hope.
Clients of Millennium and CGD banks, primarily Portuguese-Venezuelans, have reported being unable to access their accounts for payments and transfers. CGD attributes these issues to telecommunications operator limitations, not the bank itself.
CBS News has reportedly ended its contract with 60 Minutes correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi following a conflict over a report she produced about Venezuelans deported from the US to a notorious prison in El Salvador, which was ultimately shelved.
Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado met with thousands of Venezuelans in Panama, stating that Delcy Rodríguez's departure is not in question.
New polls in Venezuela, following Maduro's downfall, indicate a mix of guarded hope and persistent mistrust, with citizens reportedly trusting Chevron more than their own president amidst an ongoing economic crisis.
Despite U.S. officials' promises to 'unleash prosperity' by taking control of Venezuela's oil industry after Trump's efforts to oust Maduro, many Caracas residents report that daily life has seen minimal improvement.
"You know you are despised, hated, humiliated. Stop being in other countries. Venezuelans, come to Venezuela," declared Jorge Rodríguez, the country's parliament president.
Thousands of undocumented Venezuelans in Chile face a paradox: they wish to leave but cannot due to a lack of papers, consular services, or return mechanisms, amidst the government's intensified campaign against irregular immigration.
Venezuelan opposition figure Edmundo González has been hospitalized and will not be able to accompany María Corina Machado at a rally in Puerta del Sol. He encouraged the diaspora to attend the event, emphasizing it is a moment for Machado and all Venezuelans.
The NGO Foro Penal has registered 674 individuals detained for political reasons in Venezuela, including 583 men, 91 women, 28 foreigners, and 30 Venezuelans with dual nationality.
Many Venezuelans wish to return home but are unable to obtain passports, making it difficult to leave the U.S. legally and re-enter their own country.
Spain is discontinuing a fast-track program that has granted legal status to approximately 240,000 Venezuelans since 2018 on humanitarian grounds, citing a surge in applications that has overwhelmed the system.
Venezuelans reportedly clashed with pro-Chavismo protesters outside a Manhattan courthouse during a hearing involving Nicolás Maduro, with an observer detailing the scene.
Venezuelans submitted the highest number of asylum applications in the EU, even as overall applications decreased by 27% from 2024 to 2025.
The opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate attracted a crowd of over 15,000 people to a demonstration in Santiago, where she had traveled to attend José Antonio Kast’s inauguration
Fearful of returning to their home countries and unable to continue north, many asylum seekers now face eviction as Mexico starts to demolish the camps set up to house them The road to the “nation of…
Venezuelans are welcome to return home The Daily Star
More than 200 'political' prisoners in Venezuela have declared a hunger strike, including both Venezuelans and foreigners, following the release of 80 other individuals under an amnesty law.
Judge says US must help bring back some of the Venezuelans deported to notorious prison Associated Press News
French oil company Maurel & Prom sees increased prospects for resuming oil sales from Venezuela following the recent easing of international sanctions.
Rescuers in Venezuela are intensely searching for survivors amidst the rubble following recent earthquakes, with tens of thousands still believed missing. The disaster has claimed lives, including the wife of a former Detroit Tigers prospect, and left over 100 Venezuelans who were deported from the US hours before the quakes unaccounted for.
In devastated areas people are using crowbars, pickaxes and their bare hands to try to reach survivors.
A strong aftershock of magnitude 4.6 has rattled northern Venezuela, terrifying residents and sending them into the streets, days after twin earthquakes caused significant loss of life, now exceeding 1,450 people.
In the absence of official information, Venezuelans are relying on WhatsApp to coordinate efforts and find victims following a recent earthquake.
Pope Leo expressed solidarity with Venezuelans following two deadly earthquakes that claimed the lives of at least 1,400 people.
A report highlights the difficult choices faced by Venezuelans, either seeking or providing help, amidst a humanitarian situation, with expressions of solidarity observed.
International aid has only just begun to arrive, while local residents have been trying to clear the rubble with their bare hands since Wednesday. As the hours go by, the death toll of 920, along with 50,000 missing, is likely to rise.
Nations are sending rescue teams and aid to Venezuela following a series of powerful earthquakes that have caused widespread devastation, displaced thousands, and led to calls for international assistance. Satellite images reveal the extent of the damage, with families of missing persons appealing for help.
Desperate Venezuelans and foreign rescuers, including teams from California, Virginia, and Florida, are racing to find survivors trapped under rubble after twin earthquakes flattened parts of Caracas and surrounding areas. Frustration is mounting over a lack of heavy equipment as the death toll continues to rise.
Diosdado Cabello, a prominent figure in the Chavista regime and former second-in-command to Maduro, has called on Venezuelans to trust the 'responsible government,' despite facing accusations of corruption and repression.
The death toll from two strong earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 589, with many residents using cellphones and the internet to spread information and assist those affected by the disaster.
Portuguese and Luso-Venezuelans in La Guaira, the area most affected by two recent earthquakes, have managed to contact their families, reporting significant damage and a lack of rescue resources.
Venezuela was rocked by powerful double earthquakes, described by experts as the largest in over a century, causing widespread devastation. The death toll has risen to at least 188, with rescue teams actively searching for survivors beneath collapsed buildings, while geologists warn of possible further tremors.
Residents across Venezuela described moments of terror and chaos as powerful earthquakes struck, causing buildings to collapse and widespread panic. Survivors recounted their experiences, with many fearing for their lives amidst the devastation.
Venezuela was hit by powerful earthquakes, the strongest since 1900, causing widespread damage to buildings and raising fears of a high death toll. The US has offered immediate assistance, deploying rescuers to aid in the recovery efforts.
Three Venezuelan citizens have been charged with sophisticated illegal ATM withdrawals in the Bratislava region of Slovakia, with over 136,000 euros reportedly stolen from bank accounts.
The 'miracle' of Zapatero's daughters: their best client, a ruinous company of Venezuelans, pays for videos at 10,000 euros per second
The United States Men's National Team secured a dominant victory over Paraguay in their World Cup opening match, with Folarin Balogun scoring a brace. However, the win was overshadowed by an injury scare involving star player Christian Pulisic.
As the World Cup approaches, several teams are facing setbacks with key players sustaining injuries, while stadium workers in Los Angeles threaten a strike, adding to the pre-tournament challenges. Meanwhile, teams are engaging in final warm-up matches to prepare for the competition.
Citizens in Venezuela are reportedly backing dollarization as a strategy to control the country's soaring 600% inflation rate.
Hundreds of inmates in a Venezuelan prison have taken control of the facility and staged a rooftop protest, setting mattresses on fire to denounce alleged abuses and torture by authorities. They are demanding the removal of the prison director.
Four months after the US reportedly intervened and removed President Maduro, Venezuelans are navigating a mix of hope and despair, with opposition leader Machado now based in the US and out of power.
Following an attack that ousted Venezuela's top leader, the question arises whether conditions have improved enough to make a return appealing for Venezuelans who had fled the country due to dire circumstances.
Thousands of people in Venezuela took to the streets to protest the high cost of living and inadequate wages, highlighting ongoing economic struggles in the country.
A riot at a maximum-security prison in Venezuela led to the deaths of five inmates. The incident involved an uprising among prisoners.
Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela's de facto president, has issued a conciliatory message, promising a period of 'encounter between Venezuelans' after 100 days in government, following an event by María Corina Machado in Madrid.
The Venezuelan Parliament has unanimously approved four resolution projects in a parliamentary committee. The report also noted that six Portuguese-Venezuelans remain detained in the country.
Venezuelans are demanding accountability for the millions generated from natural resource sales to Washington, as the economy fails to recover, prices remain high, and political transition stalls.
After other PSD (Social Democratic Party) figures - and even from the PS - it was Rangel's turn to criticize Carneiro for a "partisan" visit and "parallel diplomacy." Contacts for the release of 6 detained Portuguese-Venezuelans continue.
Emídio de Sousa, Portugal's Secretary of State for Portuguese Communities, is set to begin a visit to Venezuela, with meetings scheduled with the Venezuelan foreign minister and families of detained Luso-Venezuelans.
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro appeared in a New York City court for his defense in a drug trafficking case, with his son expressing trust in the US legal system despite claims of 'kidnapping,' as a judge refused to dismiss charges.
Young Venezuelans, who have only known one political system, are expressing a mix of hope and frustration as they adjust to the unfolding changes following the seizure of Maduro by US forces.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado drew thousands of supporters to central Santiago on Thursday in the largest public demonstration she has led since leaving Venezuela in late 2025.
Following intervention from the United States, Venezuelans are reportedly experiencing a more optimistic economic outlook.
Interim President Delcy Rodriguez has announced that Venezuelans living in exile can return home thanks to a new amnesty law, sparking celebrations among relatives.
More than 200 political prisoners, including two of the six Spanish-Venezuelans still detained, have declared a hunger strike in El Rodeo 1, a Venezuelan prison known as 'hell'.
Five Venezuelans have accused Rafael Quero Silva, a former military officer currently in an ICE facility, of torturing them under the Maduro regime, raising questions about his potential deportation.
Following the US capture of dictator Nicolás Maduro, Venezuelans are expressing tentative hopes for democratic reforms in the oil-rich nation.
Rescuers continue to search through rubble in Venezuela for survivors using various techniques, including dogs, drones, and sound detectors. Five days after twin earthquakes killed over 1,450 people, teams are racing against the clock, with tens of thousands still believed missing.
Five days after twin earthquakes devastated Caracas and La Guaira, hopes of finding survivors are fading. Though US Marines and US helicopters have been ferrying in aid, Many Venezuelans are growing increasingly frustrated with their US-backed government's sluggish response to the disaster.
The exiled Venezuelan opposition leader wants to return to the country, but the White House considers the timing inopportune. There are increasingly fewer hopes of finding survivors in the rubble.
Many Venezuelans fear a dark and dangerous future amidst the devastation caused by twin earthquakes, which have created one of the country's worst natural disasters.
The death toll from the Venezuelan earthquake continues to climb amid public anger over the slow official response. Interim leader Delcy Rodriguez was booed during a visit to a devastated Caracas neighborhood.
A series of strong earthquakes in Venezuela has resulted in a death toll exceeding 900, with rescue teams intensifying efforts to find thousands of people still trapped in the rubble. International aid and local responders are racing against time to locate survivors.
A series of devastating earthquakes in Venezuela has resulted in at least 920 deaths and tens of thousands missing, prompting international relief efforts from 17 countries. The disaster has severely impacted the nation's economy and highlighted challenges in the local emergency response.
A powerful earthquake in Venezuela has resulted in over 900 fatalities and more than 50,000 missing persons, prompting intensified rescue operations. International aid, including assistance from the United States, is being deployed as families desperately search for loved ones amidst widespread destruction.
Many social media users in Venezuela reported receiving alerts on Android smartphones moments before a recent earthquake, which has resulted in almost 600 confirmed deaths.
Venezuelans are reportedly searching through rubble with their bare hands and hydraulic jacks, indicating a recent disaster or collapse.
Venezuelans living in Ireland are desperately searching for family members after two earthquakes in Venezuela left more than 39,000 people unaccounted for.
Volunteers are organizing aid in the heavily affected La Guaira province, as state rescue efforts were slow to start, revealing the dilapidated state of Venezuela's infrastructure following the earthquake.
Twin earthquakes have devastated Venezuela, resulting in at least 188 fatalities and leaving thousands missing under rubble. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with international aid being offered as survivors recount harrowing experiences.
Venezuelans searched for survivors beneath collapsed buildings Thursday and rescue teams raced to the areas hardest hit by a pair of powerful earthquakes that rocked northern Venezuela, killing at least 164 people with many more feared dead.
Two powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude, struck Venezuela within seconds, causing widespread panic and significant damage. Initial reports indicate at least 32 fatalities and around 700 injuries, with fears of a higher death toll as buildings, including parts of the airport, have collapsed. The Venezuelan authorities are concerned about an extensive disaster, and approximately 25 Danes are believed to be in the country.
Venezuela's President Delcy Rodríguez is reportedly struggling to align the country's economic reality with President Trump's narrative of success under U.S. oversight, as new oil revenue fails to benefit ordinary Venezuelans.
The United States and Iran are reportedly close to signing a deal that would address Iran's nuclear program, sanctions, and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. However, Iranian hardliners are protesting the emerging agreement, warning against a loss of influence over the vital waterway.
Venezuelan workers, students, and opposition party members marched to the US Embassy in Caracas, demanding free elections.
A new movement in Venezuela has launched a 'citizen manifesto' advocating for a democratic transition, emphasizing the need to restore Venezuelans' ability to freely elect their authorities.
Reports of a potential deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and withdraw US forces were met with conflicting statements from Iran and the US, with the White House calling Iranian claims of an agreement a "fabrication." Meanwhile, the US delivered its first KC-46 aircraft to Israel, enhancing its capabilities for potential independent strikes on Iran.
A judicial indictment mentions several Venezuelans potentially involved in an alleged influence peddling and money laundering scheme, with former President Rodríguez Zapatero identified as a key figure.
Hundreds of Venezuelans in Caracas paid tribute to a mother who spent 16 months fruitlessly searching for her son, a political prisoner who disappeared in a regime prison. Her story, which ended with the news of his death, has deeply shaken the entire country.
President Trump has paused potential military strikes against Iran but warned of 'much higher' action if talks fail and the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened. This development comes amidst international calls for de-escalation and ahead of a planned Trump-Xi summit where China is pushing for an immediate ceasefire in Iran.
An analysis suggests that 'Trump's transition' in Venezuela is becoming problematic, with Chavismo appearing comfortable in its new 'Yankee suit' and leading Venezuelans to an ugly standstill.
A photography project by Silvana Trevale aims to show a different side of Venezuela, focusing on the resilience of its youth, after she left the country due to being held at gunpoint.
More than 100 days after a US intervention in Caracas, which saw Delta Force special units detain Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, the country's situation has primarily improved for foreign investors. Venezuelans, however, have yet to see significant changes, even regarding basic necessities like meat.
A contempt hearing concerning Governor Noem and the removal of Venezuelans has been ruled a 'clear abuse,' indicating a significant legal development in the controversial case.
Venezuela is constitutionally required to prepare for a presidential election within 30 days, as President Maduro's absence has exceeded the binding 90-day threshold.
Despite dilapidated infrastructure and a shaky government, Venezuelans are holding onto hopes for a resurgence in their oil industry, leveraging the country's vast crude reserves.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has reiterated his accusation that the United States is attempting to gain control over the Nord Stream pipelines, which were damaged in 2022, in order to dominate global energy markets and further escalate geopolitical tensions.
In Sucre, one of Venezuela's poorest states, residents are expressing hope for an economic boom and improved prospects in a post-Maduro era, despite a history of underinvestment.
Machado received a warm welcome and assured, “Soon we will embrace each other in Venezuela, with our families and in freedom,” The post Maria Corina Machado Holds Massive Rally with Venezuelans in Chile appeared first on Havana Times.
The American subsidiary of Saudi Aramco has purchased Venezuelan oil from Chevron for the first time, with the crude intended for asphalt production.
U.S. Opens the Way for Fuel-Starved Cuba to Get Oil Shipments WSJ
Interim president Delcy Rodriguez vowed on Monday to welcome Venezuelans living abroad back home following a new amnesty law, as authorities released dozens of political prisoners and moved to signal a thaw in relations with the West.
Venezuelans Hated Maduro but Are Giving His U.S.-Backed Allies a Chance The Wall Street Journal
As U.S. sanctions ease and oil money begins to trickle back after Nicolás Maduro's removal, Venezuelans weigh hopes for recovery against the harsh reality of surviving on wages that barely cover food.