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Israeli Foreign Minister calls consular rapprochement with Venezuela “another piece of good news from South America”

August 12, 2026August 12, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

EFE.- Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar on Tuesday described his country’s decision to resume consular relations with Venezuela as “another piece of good news from South America,” referring to Colombia’s recent recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Syrian Golan Heights. “Another piece of good news from South America: the resumption of consular relations between Israel […]

Foreign Ministers of Venezuela and Spain hold phone call

August 11, 2026August 11, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal – Venezuelan Foreign Minister Félix Plasencia and his Spanish counterpart, José Manuel Albares, spoke by phone on Sunday. The conversation focused on bilateral issues and potential areas of cooperation as Venezuela moves through its reconstruction phase following the June 24 earthquakes. “Today I held a cordial and productive call with Spain’s Minister […]

What will happen to Venezuela’s funds frozen abroad?

August 6, 2026August 6, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.— Following the events of January 3, 2026, and amid changing relations between Venezuela and the United States, the fate of Venezuelan state funds frozen abroad has once again become a major issue. According to Bloomberg, Washington is considering a partial release of frozen assets, estimated at between $20 billion and $30 billion, […]

Chilean NGO TECHO plans to build 200 homes for earthquake victims in Venezuela

July 31, 2026July 31, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

EFE. — Chilean nonprofit TECHO, which operates in 18 Latin American countries, plans to build at least 200 homes for people affected by Venezuela’s June 24 earthquakes, the organization’s Global Executive Director, Juan José Ayarza, announced on Thursday. The organization has set an initial goal of 200 homes, although it hopes to increase that number. […]

Government and UN launch 60-day plan to assess earthquake damage and recovery needs

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — The Government of Venezuela and the United Nations (UN) launched a joint 60-day initiative on Wednesday to assess the damage and recovery needs caused by the twin earthquakes that struck on June 24. The disaster claimed thousands of lives, displaced thousands of people, and caused extensive material damage. The initiative, called […]

Humanitarian response to earthquakes faces funding shortfall as only 39% of plan receives financing

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — The humanitarian response for people affected by the June 24 earthquakes faces a major funding shortfall. The updated response plan led by the United Nations and humanitarian organizations has secured only 39% of the required funding, according to the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC). The organization warned that as many as 1.3 […]

U.S. Treasury eases financial controls on reconstruction-related operations

July 28, 2026July 28, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

EFE — The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced on Monday a temporary easing of certain financial oversight measures to allow U.S. institutions to facilitate authorized transactions related to Venezuela’s economic recovery and humanitarian assistance following the country’s recent earthquakes. Under the measure, the Treasury said the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) will not take […]

Red Cross: Venezuela will need years to recover from the earthquakes

July 25, 2026July 25, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

AFP — Venezuela will need years to recover from the earthquakes, the Red Cross said on Friday, one month after the June 24 disaster that claimed more than 5,000 lives. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) reported that thousands of people living with chronic illnesses have yet to fully resume […]

Humanitarian aid or a Trojan Horse? The U.S. military deployment in Venezuela

July 25, 2026July 25, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

By Natalia Jaua The magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes, which struck just 39 seconds apart, rocked north-central Venezuela and unleashed a catastrophe that, according to the latest official figures, has claimed more than 5,000 lives. What began as an emergency humanitarian response has, in less than a month, evolved into the largest U.S. military operation […]

UNICEF seeks $65.7 million for Venezuela’s humanitarian response

July 25, 2026July 25, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — UNICEF announced on Thursday that it will require $65.7 million over the coming months to respond to the humanitarian impact of Venezuela’s twin earthquakes. The June 24 disaster has claimed at least 5,398 lives, injured 16,740 people, and displaced 17,907, according to official figures. Target population and risks facing children In […]