Caracas.
capital and largest city of Venezuela
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Democrats captured the House while Trump leveraged US force over Caracas oil reserves, amid commentary on Iran's resilience.Some support1 report
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Blanco studied design in Caracas on November 3, 2026.Some support1 report
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American Airlines expands its Latin America network.Some support1 report
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FT calculated Venezuela's GDP loss, noting missing revenue intended for Caracas and US administration control over oil funds.Well supported20 reports2 developments inside
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The Capital District is identified as the historic core of Caracas.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Delcy Rodriguez leads negotiations for oil access, and the US secured majority control of Venezuelan oil reserves.Well supported31 reports2 developments inside
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María Corina Machado held a press conference in Caracas on October 29, 2026.Some support2 reports
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IMF is monitoring Venezuela's economy and planning to open an office in Caracas, alongside IDB's engagement.Well supported6 reports
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Delcy Rodriguez thanked Donald Trump for potential aid regarding the aftermath of the major earthquake in Caracas in January 2026.Well supported30 reports2 developments inside
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Trump supported Flávio Bolsonaro's claims of a rigged vote, while the US military attacked Venezuelan drug cartels.Some support1 report
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Venezuelan crude oil has reached the port of Corpus Christi in Texas.Some support2 reports
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Interim government in Caracas blocks María Corina Machado's return to the country.Well supported10 reports
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Political talks involving opposition figures and the Chavismo bloc took place in Caracas.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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The location of La Guaira is noted to be near Caracas.Well supported21 reports
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Joint commission manages Venezuelan gold assets while opposition supporters march in Caracas.Some support1 report
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Earthquakes affected communities in La Guaira and Caracas, Venezuela, on April 22, 2012.Some support1 report
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US President Donald Trump outlined conditions for Venezuela's political transition in Caracas.Well supported27 reports
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Jorge Rodriguez leads the acting national assembly in Venezuela, where talks are scheduled to take place at La Carlota in Caracas, with Dinorah Figuera arriving from Madrid.Well supported13 reports1 development inside
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Students in Maracay are demanding better conditions.Some support1 report
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SLB is partnering with PDVSA for oil sector modernization in Venezuela, while Trump encourages major investments in the country's energy sector.Well supported5 reports8 developments inside
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Global energy market instability is linked to regional tensions, while a specific administration is facing scrutiny regarding an interim president.Well supported3 reports2 developments inside
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US military conducted drills in Caracas on May 29, while Iran simultaneously released a new map claiming control over the Strait of Hormuz.Well supported75 reports5 developments inside
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American Airlines is resuming nonstop service to Caracas, while United plans to enter the route in January 2027. Service is currently suspended due to airport closure.Some support5 reports
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A fundraiser for Venezuela's earthquake victims uses Mexico City as a production hub and involves participants from Caracas.Some support1 report
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The National Assembly received a workforce in Caracas, with lawmaker Pedro Infante involved in state productivity efforts.Some support1 report
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Cooperation benefits Honduras's development, built on ties with China and the one-China principle, while China notes the earthquake in Caracas.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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A company headquartered in Houston and Caracas has personnel with previous work experience in Indonesia.Some support2 reports
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Negotiations begin in La Carlota, Caracas, involving opposition figures like Dinorah Figuera, while the acting president leads the government in Miraflores.Well supported3 reports
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Rodríguez announced a decision in Caracas, continuing the political tradition of Nicolás Maduro's regime.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello supports an interim government structure in Caracas, referencing Hugo Chávez as a mentor and María Corina Machado as the opposition leader.Well supported7 reports4 developments inside
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Trump openly described the US war against Venezuela, noting that an attack occurred on Caracas during the aggression.Some support2 reports
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Ricardo Gómez coordinates the sale of Venezuela's hydrocarbons as PDVSA seeks an energy partnership with Africa.Some support2 reports
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Earthquake risk is being noted across Latin America, involving Caracas and Ecuador.Some support1 report2 developments inside
One to three months ago
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Donald Trump criticized Barack Obama receiving the Nobel Peace Prize while the US was at war with Iran and invading Venezuela.Some support3 reports
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Venezuela provides alternative crude oil to India, easing US sanctions in a Washington-Caracas oil pact.Well supported14 reports1 development inside
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Diplomatic rapprochement between London and Caracas regarding US intervention and coercive control over Venezuelan oil.Some support1 report
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Head of communications for opposition party, Claudia Macero, was active in Caracas.Some support1 report
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Trump met with the acting president of Venezuela, while MQ-9 Reaper drones were deployed to the South America command.Some support1 report
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Caracas, the capital city of Venezuela, was mentioned on May 27, 2026.Well supported18 reports2 developments inside
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Bombing raids hit Caracas and Aragua; Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores were captured in Caracas; Diosdado Cabello cited death toll; UN mission verdict presented in Geneva.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Carlos the Jackal, born in Caracas, was captured by French agents and subsequently became involved in a hostage situation during an OPEC meeting in Vienna, attempting rocket attacks at Orly Airport.Some support1 report
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Talks are underway regarding the reintegration of Venezuela into the Mercosur bloc.Some support1 report
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Largest oil deal in history is signed between Caracas and the US, coinciding with US military penetration into the capital.Some support2 reports
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A presidential aircraft flew between Caracas and San Tomé, and also traveled from the New York area to New Jersey.Some support1 report
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Earthquakes struck central-northern Venezuela, leading to strained health facilities and needs assessments across multiple states.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Reckitt provides medicines to Venezuelan states, supported by the EU mechanism, following the twin earthquakes.Some support1 report
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US actions target both the island and its leadership.Well supported11 reports
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Officials from Caracas and London agreed to upgrade diplomatic representation following bilateral talks.Some support1 report
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Education expansion targets include major states in Caracas and Aragua.Some support1 report
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An EU delegation organized a festival in Caracas.Some support1 report
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World ORT is running educational programs in Caracas, Venezuela, and a local school has joined the organization's global network.Some support1 report
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A crash near Tomás de Heres Airport is linked to alleged funneling of Venezuelan funds involving José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero.Some support1 report
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Caracas is under a state of emergency as emergency services coordinate a response to widespread infrastructure damage, including the suspension of the Metro and issues at the international airport.Well supported15 reports
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Caracas is seeking new oil sources within South America.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The government of Caracas is negotiating oil deals.Some support1 report
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Cilia Flores, wife of Nicolás Maduro, is currently in custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Manhattan.Well supported6 reports
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Reports on general events occurring in Caracas.Some support2 reports3 developments inside
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Delcy Rodríguez led a nationwide event in Caracas.Some support1 report
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Earthquake damage centered on the central coast of Venezuela, with the port of La Guaira being used for international aid entry.Some support3 reports2 developments inside
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Tobago and Venezuela established a joint commission, and talks regarding gas supply and diplomatic issues between the two nations advanced.Some support4 reports
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What's reaching Caracas
Events traced to Caracas, step by step, newest firstAround Caracas this week
News at the entities that move Caracas most-
Delcy Rodriguez StructuralTrump directs aid mobilization, Rubio announces US aid to Venezuela, and Rodriguez discusses quakes with Rubio.Moves Caracas
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PENTAGON StructuralClaude autonomously accessed Georgia voter data, leading to system failures, while NPR summarized a GAO report on Pentagon AI.Moves Caracas
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Donald Trump OperationalNPR investigated a detention plan implemented by the Trump administration, involving DHS policy officials.Moves Caracas
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Doral OperationalThe Office of the Supervisor of Elections is operating in Doral.Moves Caracas
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Marco Rubio OperationalMarco Rubio advocated for US strategy to limit competitor influence in the hemisphere, amid geopolitical competition involving China and Venezuela.Moves Caracas
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Dominican Republic TransactionalCelebrity Cruises is offering new sailing itineraries that include Antigua, the BVI, the Dominican Republic, and St. Thomas.Moves Caracas
Connections
The 40 strongest of 716, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
San Bernardino Structural
San Bernardino is structurally defined as a neighborhood within the city of Caracas.
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Venezuela Structural
Caracas is the capital city and is geographically located within the geopolitical state of Venezuela.
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Delcy Rodriguez Structural
Delcy Rodriguez serves as the governing authority responsible for crisis management and response within Caracas.
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PENTAGON Structural
The Pentagon holds formal stakes and actively operates/intervenes in the oil sector and military affairs of Caracas.
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Donald Trump Operational
Donald Trump and his administration actively exert political, military, and economic influence and pressure on Caracas.
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Washington Operational
Washington intervened to move Caracas's oil trade into mainstream markets.
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Doral Operational
Doral serves as the operational base for organizing and supplying humanitarian aid to the crisis-affected city of Caracas.
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Simón Bolívar International Airport Structural
The airport functions as the primary and essential gateway infrastructure for the city of Caracas.
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American Airlines Operational
American Airlines is actively operating and planning direct flight services to Caracas.
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Jorge Rodríguez Operational
Jorge Rodríguez conducts official governmental and political activities within the city of Caracas.
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Capital District Structural
Capital District is defined as the historic core of Caracas.
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Gustavo Duque Structural
Gustavo Duque holds the formal office of mayor for the Chacao district, which is located within the Caracas metropolitan area.
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Hugo Chávez Structural
Hugo Chávez's leadership and policies fundamentally shaped the political and economic reality of Caracas.
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La Guaira Structural
La Guaira is a critical coastal region and airport hub that functionally supports the capital city of Caracas.
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Colombia Transactional
Colombia provided humanitarian aid and rescue teams to Caracas following a major seismic event.
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Chris Wright Transactional
Chris Wright traveled to Caracas to oversee and finalize a historic oil deal with local officials.
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Marco Rubio Operational
Marco Rubio actively engages in diplomatic and economic negotiations to influence the political and economic situation in Caracas.
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Dominican Republic Transactional
The Dominican Republic provides humanitarian aid, supplies, and rescue teams to Caracas following seismic events.
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International Criminal Court Operational
The ICC investigates serious crimes in the context of Caracas, prompting formal governmental responses regarding jurisdiction and accountability.
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La Guaira Structural
La Guaira provides the critical infrastructure, including the main airport and port, that supports the access and operations of the capital city, Caracas.
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Pete Hegseth Transactional
Pete Hegseth negotiated an oil agreement with Venezuelan leadership, securing reserves and benefiting Caracas's economy.
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PDVSA Structural
PDVSA operates from its headquarters in Caracas, establishing a functional dependency on the city as its operational base.
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Alejandro Betancourt Structural
Alejandro Betancourt operates and controls oil ventures within the jurisdiction and regulatory framework of Caracas.
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Bank of England Transactional
Caracas seeks the return of Venezuelan gold reserves currently held and frozen by the Bank of England, leading to an ongoing dispute.
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Government of India Transactional
The Government of India provided field hospital and medical aid to Caracas in response to twin earthquakes.
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United Socialist Party Structural
The United Socialist Party has governed the country where Caracas is located since 2007, establishing a structural dependency.
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Eni Operational
Eni is actively engaging in operational deals and recovering debt owed by the Venezuelan government in Caracas.
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Nicolás Maduro Shared context
Maduro's political leadership and government operations are consistently centered in Caracas.
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Qatar Transactional
Qatar provided humanitarian aid to Caracas and is exploring financial and investment opportunities in Venezuela.
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DART Transactional
DART was deployed to the area of Caracas, Venezuela, for a rescue operation.
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Barbados Transactional
Barbados provides aid and hosts firms that operate in the context of Caracas/Venezuela.
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Miami Beach Transactional
A rescue squad deployed from Miami Beach to operate in the context of the crisis in Caracas.
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Donovan Operational
Donovan holds a command role for U.S. military operations in the region of Caracas, Venezuela.
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El Salvador Transactional
El Salvador provided humanitarian aid, supplies, and rescue teams to Caracas following seismic events.
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Indian Air Force Transactional
The Indian Air Force provided humanitarian aid, including C-17 Globemaster aircraft, to Caracas.
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Czechoslovakia Transactional
A family migrated from the defunct state of Czechoslovakia to the city of Caracas.
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Fairfax County Transactional
Fairfax County deployed emergency personnel and supplies to Caracas/Venezuela for earthquake relief efforts.
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Indian Army Transactional
The Indian Army conducted a humanitarian mission, deploying medical aid and field hospitals to Caracas following an earthquake.
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French Transactional
French rescue teams provided aid and participated in search operations in Caracas.
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Diosdado Cabello Shared context
Diosdado Cabello, as Interior Minister, actively addressed the earthquake crisis and emergency response within Caracas.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
3 eventsOctober 2026
14 events- The Capital District is identified as the historic core of Caracas.
- María Corina Machado held a press conference in Caracas on October 29, 2026.
- Trump supported Flávio Bolsonaro's claims of a rigged vote, while the US military attacked Venezuelan drug cartels.
- Venezuelan crude oil has reached the port of Corpus Christi in Texas.
- Joint commission manages Venezuelan gold assets while opposition supporters march in Caracas.
- Earthquakes affected communities in La Guaira and Caracas, Venezuela, on April 22, 2012.
- Students in Maracay are demanding better conditions.
- A fundraiser for Venezuela's earthquake victims uses Mexico City as a production hub and involves participants from Caracas.
- The National Assembly received a workforce in Caracas, with lawmaker Pedro Infante involved in state productivity efforts.
- A company headquartered in Houston and Caracas has personnel with previous work experience in Indonesia.
- Rodríguez announced a decision in Caracas, continuing the political tradition of Nicolás Maduro's regime.
- Ricardo Gómez coordinates the sale of Venezuela's hydrocarbons as PDVSA seeks an energy partnership with Africa.
- Donald Trump criticized Barack Obama receiving the Nobel Peace Prize while the US was at war with Iran and invading Venezuela.
- Diplomatic rapprochement between London and Caracas regarding US intervention and coercive control over Venezuelan oil.
September 2026
18 events- IMF is monitoring Venezuela's economy and planning to open an office in Caracas, alongside IDB's engagement.
- US President Donald Trump outlined conditions for Venezuela's political transition in Caracas.
- Head of communications for opposition party, Claudia Macero, was active in Caracas.
- Trump met with the acting president of Venezuela, while MQ-9 Reaper drones were deployed to the South America command.
- Bombing raids hit Caracas and Aragua; Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores were captured in Caracas; Diosdado Cabello cited death toll; UN mission verdict presented in Geneva.
- Carlos the Jackal, born in Caracas, was captured by French agents and subsequently became involved in a hostage situation during an OPEC meeting in Vienna, attempting rocket attacks at Orly Airport.
- Talks are underway regarding the reintegration of Venezuela into the Mercosur bloc.
- Largest oil deal in history is signed between Caracas and the US, coinciding with US military penetration into the capital.
- A presidential aircraft flew between Caracas and San Tomé, and also traveled from the New York area to New Jersey.
- Reckitt provides medicines to Venezuelan states, supported by the EU mechanism, following the twin earthquakes.
- Officials from Caracas and London agreed to upgrade diplomatic representation following bilateral talks.
- Education expansion targets include major states in Caracas and Aragua.
- An EU delegation organized a festival in Caracas.
- World ORT is running educational programs in Caracas, Venezuela, and a local school has joined the organization's global network.
- A crash near Tomás de Heres Airport is linked to alleged funneling of Venezuelan funds involving José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero.
- The government of Caracas is negotiating oil deals.
- Delcy Rodríguez led a nationwide event in Caracas.
- Tobago and Venezuela established a joint commission, and talks regarding gas supply and diplomatic issues between the two nations advanced.
Show 3 earlier months
August 2026
6 events- Delcy Rodriguez leads negotiations for oil access, and the US secured majority control of Venezuelan oil reserves.
- Jorge Rodriguez leads the acting national assembly in Venezuela, where talks are scheduled to take place at La Carlota in Caracas, with Dinorah Figuera arriving from Madrid.
- American Airlines is resuming nonstop service to Caracas, while United plans to enter the route in January 2027. Service is currently suspended due to airport closure.
- Negotiations begin in La Carlota, Caracas, involving opposition figures like Dinorah Figuera, while the acting president leads the government in Miraflores.
- Trump openly described the US war against Venezuela, noting that an attack occurred on Caracas during the aggression.
- Caracas is seeking new oil sources within South America.
July 2026
4 events- FT calculated Venezuela's GDP loss, noting missing revenue intended for Caracas and US administration control over oil funds.
- Interim government in Caracas blocks María Corina Machado's return to the country.
- Political talks involving opposition figures and the Chavismo bloc took place in Caracas.
- Cilia Flores, wife of Nicolás Maduro, is currently in custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Manhattan.
June 2026
15 events- Delcy Rodriguez thanked Donald Trump for potential aid regarding the aftermath of the major earthquake in Caracas in January 2026.
- The location of La Guaira is noted to be near Caracas.
- SLB is partnering with PDVSA for oil sector modernization in Venezuela, while Trump encourages major investments in the country's energy sector.
- Global energy market instability is linked to regional tensions, while a specific administration is facing scrutiny regarding an interim president.
- US military conducted drills in Caracas on May 29, while Iran simultaneously released a new map claiming control over the Strait of Hormuz.
- Cooperation benefits Honduras's development, built on ties with China and the one-China principle, while China notes the earthquake in Caracas.
- Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello supports an interim government structure in Caracas, referencing Hugo Chávez as a mentor and María Corina Machado as the opposition leader.
- Earthquake risk is being noted across Latin America, involving Caracas and Ecuador.
- Venezuela provides alternative crude oil to India, easing US sanctions in a Washington-Caracas oil pact.
- Caracas, the capital city of Venezuela, was mentioned on May 27, 2026.
- Earthquakes struck central-northern Venezuela, leading to strained health facilities and needs assessments across multiple states.
- US actions target both the island and its leadership.
- Caracas is under a state of emergency as emergency services coordinate a response to widespread infrastructure damage, including the suspension of the Metro and issues at the international airport.
- Reports on general events occurring in Caracas.
- Earthquake damage centered on the central coast of Venezuela, with the port of La Guaira being used for international aid entry.