Red Cross appeals for $61 million in international aid to respond to Venezuela

The Daily Journal.— The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched a $61 million emergency appeal on Friday to fund relief operations in Venezuela following the earthquakes that struck the country’s northern region. The organization will use the funds raised through the appeal to strengthen the operational capacity of the Venezuelan […]

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U.S. Approves $150 million relief package for Venezuela following earthquakes

The Daily Journal. — The United States government announced the mobilization of financial and logistical resources as part of an interagency response to the earthquakes that struck Venezuela on Wednesday. President Donald Trump’s administration authorized a $150 million relief package to support humanitarian assistance and deploy technical teams to work alongside local authorities in the […]

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U.S. Deploys search-and-rescue teams to Venezuela

The Daily Journal. — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Thursday the deployment of specialized search-and-rescue teams to Venezuela following the earthquakes that struck the South American country. The nation’s top diplomat confirmed that initial operations will focus on rescuing survivors and said Washington will rely on the Department of War for logistical support […]

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EU announces humanitarian aid for Venezuela through the European Civil Protection Mechanism

The Daily Journal. — The European Union (EU) announced humanitarian assistance for Venezuela through the European Civil Protection Mechanism following the two earthquakes that struck the South American country on Wednesday. Seven member states will deploy urban search-and-rescue teams after the Venezuelan government formally activates the mechanism. The latest official figures report at least 164 […]

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U.N. Coordinates humanitarian aid with Venezuela’s acting presidency

The Daily Journal. — United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres expressed his condolences Thursday to the people and government of Venezuela following the two devastating earthquakes that struck the country’s central region the previous day. The U.N. chief also confirmed that the organization’s humanitarian teams have already begun coordinating relief efforts directly with Acting President Delcy […]

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U.S. Southern Command announces military operation in Venezuela following earthquakes

The Daily Journal. — The U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) announced the immediate deployment of operational forces to support rescue and relief efforts across Venezuela following yesterday’s devastating earthquakes. The military operation follows direct orders from U.S. defense leadership in coordination with Washington’s diplomatic channels. “As directed by the Department of War, U.S. Southern Command is […]

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Iván Cepeda challenges 33,000 polling stations and awaits Colombia’s final vote count

The Daily Journal — In the closest election contest in Colombia’s recent history, Iván Cepeda, candidate of the Historic Pact coalition and the Alliance for Life, announced Sunday night that he will not treat the preliminary vote count as the final result. With 99.9% of polling stations processed by the National Civil Registry, the official […]

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De la Espriella celebrates victory in Colombia’s preliminary vote count, promises “authority” against crime

The Daily Journal — Following one of the most polarized election days in Colombia’s recent history, businessman and attorney Abelardo de la Espriella celebrated his preliminary victory in the presidential runoff from the city of Barranquilla. According to preliminary vote-count data released by the National Civil Registry, the candidate of the Defenders of the Homeland […]

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Díaz-Canel announces a drastic reform plan for Cuba

The Daily Journal — The Cuban government will implement a far-reaching package of structural reforms to its economic model in 2026, featuring unprecedented commercial decentralization, the removal of bureaucratic obstacles affecting state-owned enterprises, and a legal framework that will allow members of the Cuban diaspora to invest directly in municipalities across the island. Cuban President […]

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Administration of the Strait of Hormuz will be a regional matter between Iran and Oman

The Daily Journal — The future administration of the Strait of Hormuz will be addressed as a regional matter through dialogue and joint decision-making between Iran and Oman, Iran’s official news agency IRNA reported on Friday. Earlier in the day, local media outlets disclosed details of a draft agreement between Washington and Tehran that includes […]

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