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Delcy Rodríguez asks the King of England to release Venezuelan gold for earthquake recovery

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, announced Thursday night that her government has launched diplomatic efforts to secure the release of blocked international assets and funds to finance reconstruction and humanitarian relief following the twin earthquakes that struck the country on June 24. Rodríguez announced a videoconference with coordinators from the 87 […]

Francisco Garcés estimates that between 12,000 and 15,000 buildings still need to be evaluated after the earthquakes

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The presidential commission led by Francisco Garcés has already inspected approximately 6,000 residential buildings. Beginning July 7, volunteer engineers from the Venezuelan College of Engineers joined the assessment efforts. By Vanessa Davies Three colors have taken on a new meaning in Venezuela since the earthquakes of June 24: green, yellow, and red. The rapid assessments […]

Donald Trump says Venezuela must rebuild its oil industry before holding elections

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

The Daily Journal.— U.S. President Donald Trump said Venezuela will eventually hold elections, but not in the immediate future because the country’s infrastructure has suffered extensive damage and much of the nation remains in ruins. During an interview with Fox News, Trump said his administration must first lead a national reconstruction effort before Venezuela can […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]