Six months after Maduro’s capture: Broad support for political change and the January 3 operation

The Daily Journal.— As Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores complete six months in custody in the United States, where they face criminal proceedings before the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, a recent survey by Delphos provides a snapshot of Venezuelan public opinion on the political landscape that followed the […]

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Delcy Rodríguez says 80% of buildings that collapsed in the earthquakes were privately developed

The Daily Journal.— During an international press conference, a Mexican journalist asked Venezuelan authorities about allegations of structural deficiencies in homes delivered under housing programs launched during the administration of former president Hugo Chávez following the damage caused by the June 24 earthquakes. The reporter cited testimonies from residents of a housing complex who claimed […]

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Government raises earthquake death toll to 2,595 and defends victim identification protocol

The Daily Journal. — Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, updated the death toll from the June 24 earthquakes to 2,595 on Thursday and defended the procedures authorities have followed to manage and identify the victims. She said officials have complied with Venezuelan law and international standards throughout the process. During a press conference with international […]

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Venezuela creates initial $200 million reconstruction fund following the earthquakes

The Daily Journal.— Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, announced Thursday the creation of an initial fund worth $200 million to finance the reconstruction of areas affected by the June 24 earthquakes. She said the government expects to recover those resources through the International Monetary Fund. During a press conference with international media, Rodríguez explained that […]

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Israeli specialists join evaluation of earthquake-damaged structures

The Daily Journal.— Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, announced Thursday that a specialized technical team from Israel has joined the effort to assess buildings damaged by the earthquakes that struck on June 24. During a press conference with international media, Rodríguez explained that the Jewish community in Venezuela contacted the group, which has already begun […]

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Delcy Rodríguez declares seven days of national mourning

The Daily Journal.— The Venezuelan government has officially declared seven consecutive days of National Mourning following the loss of life caused by the devastating earthquakes. Delcy Rodríguez announced the measure in an official statement published on her social media accounts. According to the statement, the death toll has reached 1,943, while the number of injured […]

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Earthquake death toll rises to 2,295, according to official report

The Daily Journal.— The Venezuelan government raised the official death toll from the June 24 earthquakes to 2,295 on Wednesday. Officials also reported 11,267 people injured and 12,841 people officially registered as displaced by the disaster. Jorge Rodríguez, president of the National Assembly, presented the updated figures exactly one week after the disaster struck. He […]

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Government raises earthquake death toll to 1,943 and reports more than 10,000 injured

The Daily Journal — Venezuela’s government on Tuesday raised the death toll from the two earthquakes that struck on June 24 to 1,943. Officials also confirmed that rescue teams continue searching for survivors beneath the rubble, while aftershocks have declined in both frequency and intensity. Jorge Rodríguez, president of the National Assembly, presented the latest […]

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Government raises earthquake death toll to 1,719 and reports more than 5,000 injured

The Daily Journal — Venezuelan authorities on Monday raised the death toll from the earthquakes that struck on June 24 to 1,719, while the number of injured climbed to 5,034, according to the latest official update presented by Jorge Rodríguez, president of the National Assembly. During an emergency briefing, Rodríguez also said that 15,866 people […]

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Government raises earthquake death toll to 589, orders military deployment in La Guaira state

The Daily Journal.— Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, released an updated official assessment of the earthquake emergency affecting the country. She raised the death toll to 589 and announced the deployment of military forces along the central coast to coordinate relief efforts and maintain public order. “Overall, we must report that, regrettably, 589 people have […]

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