The Daily Journal — National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez said on Saturday that appointing new authorities to the Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ) and the National Electoral Council (CNE) does not rank among the government’s immediate priorities. During a press conference with international media, reporters asked the lawmaker about the expiration of Acting President Delcy […]
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The Daily Journal — The Venezuelan government reported on Saturday that the death toll from the twin earthquakes that struck in June has risen to 4,333, while the number of injured stands at 16,740. According to the official report, the earthquakes damaged more than 850 buildings and destroyed 190 structures, leaving 17,907 people without homes. […]
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Two women search for seven relatives in the Bahía Mar building in Los Corales. By Vanessa Davies Every day begins early in the morning and ends at night under the blazing sun of La Guaira. Since June 24, when they lost contact with the seven relatives who were inside the Bahía Mar building, the two […]
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Listen to the audio of the Editorial Summary here: https://clyp.it/mdkelqzu Julio A. López, Editor-in-Chief. — Geology does not write checks, drill wells, or rebuild pipelines. Venezuela has oil and gas, including known oil and gas fields. The problem lies in converting that geological wealth into financeable projects, production, employment, taxes, and infrastructure. The legal reform opened […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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He studies dentistry at the Central University of Venezuela and chose to put his experience in event organization at the service of solidarity at the collection center located in Rectorate Square. By Vanessa Davies The Daily Journal.— Good intentions alone are not enough to respond to a catastrophe. It also takes logistics, work routes, and […]
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