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Delcy Rodríguez’s political earthquake: Disapproval surges to 63% after earthquake crisis

July 8, 2026July 8, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.— The government’s handling of Venezuela’s twin-earthquake emergency has taken a heavy toll on the political standing of Acting President Delcy Rodríguez. According to the latest public opinion survey conducted by AtlasIntel in partnership with Bloomberg, public dissatisfaction with the country’s leadership and the official response to the June 24 earthquakes has reached […]

Earthquake emergency puts 36,700 pregnant women at risk, UN warns

July 8, 2026July 8, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

EFE.— About 36,700 women affected by the powerful twin earthquakes that devastated northern Venezuela are pregnant, and nearly 4,000 are expected to give birth within the next month amid the country’s “severe humanitarian emergency,” the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) warned. The UN agency appealed to donors for $10 million to ensure lifesaving reproductive health […]

Lustay Franco, volunteer: “The earthquake begins now”

July 8, 2026July 8, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

By Vanessa Davies She was once a student leader, a member of the Democratic Action political party, and a candidate for governor of Falcón state, representing A New Era. Today, Lustay Franco spends her days at the donation center set up at the Central University of Venezuela—her alma mater—helping families displaced by the June 24 […]

Solidarity above the rubble

July 8, 2026July 8, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

By Héctor Sánchez, Sociologist. — By now, the news has become a painful echo in everyone’s memory: two earthquakes of historic magnitude struck Venezuela within moments of each other. It was an unprecedented double seismic event, a geophysical anomaly that continues to challenge scientific explanation, leaving behind a scar across the “portable country” we call […]

Jacqueline Faría and Francisco Garcés to lead infrastructure and transportation reconstruction after earthquakes

July 7, 2026July 7, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — Acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced changes to her cabinet and the creation of a high-level body that will oversee and coordinate Venezuela’s national reconstruction effort following the earthquakes that struck the country on June 24. Rodríguez appointed Francisco Garcés as the new Minister of Transportation. She highlighted his technical background, describing […]

The oil sector expanded by more than 9% in the second quarter

July 7, 2026July 7, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — Acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced that Venezuela’s oil sector expanded by more than 9% during the second quarter of the year. She added that the industry also posted year-over-year growth exceeding 10% compared with the same period in 2025. “The hydrocarbons sector remains active and continues to recover. During this second […]

Government announces emergency mortgage program with subsidies of up to 80%

July 7, 2026July 7, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — Acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced the launch of an emergency mortgage program as part of a broader package of economic measures to address the aftermath of the June 24 earthquakes. The program will provide subsidies covering up to 80% of eligible financing. Rodríguez said the government will implement the initiative in […]

Government to provide financial assistance to earthquake victims for six months

July 7, 2026July 7, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — Acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced the launch of a direct financial assistance program for families directly affected by the June 24 earthquakes. “We have also decided to launch the financing program immediately, providing monthly assistance over the next six months to ensure a steady source of emergency income for those most […]

Consecomercio proposes reconstruction law and relief plan for earthquake victims

July 4, 2026July 4, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.— Consecomercio has presented a legislative proposal to support Venezuela’s reconstruction following the earthquakes that affected several regions of the country. The proposal also calls for financial mechanisms and coordinated action between the public and private sectors to address the emergency. In a statement, the business association said it submitted the draft Law […]

Official update: 2,645 deaths confirmed after the June 24 earthquakes

July 4, 2026July 4, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.— Venezuela’s Ministry of People’s Power for Communication and Information released a new official report on Friday detailing the extent of the damage, humanitarian assistance, and rescue operations carried out across the country following the June 24 earthquakes. According to the institutional report, authorities have confirmed 2,645 fatalities, while the number of injured […]