Caracas.
capital and largest city of Venezuela
- Reports this week
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What's happening
Active this week
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Political talks involving opposition figures and the Chavismo bloc took place in Caracas.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Head of communications for opposition party, Claudia Macero, was active in Caracas.Some support1 report
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Interim government in Caracas blocks María Corina Machado's return to the country.Well supported6 reports
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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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Venezuela provides alternative crude oil to India, easing US sanctions in a Washington-Caracas oil pact.Well supported14 reports
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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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Delcy Rodriguez leads negotiations for oil access, and the US secured majority control of Venezuelan oil reserves.Well supported30 reports2 developments inside
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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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IMF is monitoring Venezuela's economy and planning to open an office in Caracas, alongside IDB's engagement.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
Earlier this month
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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 reports7 developments inside
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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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The US is currently engaged in a race against China for influence in Latin America, specifically seeking access to Venezuelan resources.Some support2 reports
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Earthquakes hit Venezuela, leaving Andrés missing.Some support9 reports
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Land title revocation affects rural families in Caracas, specifically in the Bolívar area.Some support1 report
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Machado rejected an oil deal signed by Delcy Rodriguez, while Trump praised the Rodriguez government.Some support1 report
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ENI and GE Vernova signed oil deals with Caracas, while political figures Trump and Rodriguez maneuvered elections.Some support1 report
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Simón Bolívar International Airport is damaged due to a major seismic event in Venezuela, leading to the coordination of an international aid response involving the Pan American Health Organization.Well supported172 reports4 developments inside
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Earthquakes impacted the region including Caracas, La Guaira, and Colombia. International aid mobilized for the crisis.Well supported11 reports6 developments inside
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US President Donald Trump outlined conditions for Venezuela's political transition in Caracas.Some support16 reports
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Chevron committed capital to triple Venezuelan oil output after its CEO flew to Caracas to finalize the deal.Some support1 report
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Chávez's presidency is claimed to have led to national decay, alongside reports of family migration from Czechoslovakia and a comparison of violence levels between Caracas and Baghdad.Some support1 report
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The Kingdom is rebuilding diplomatic contacts between Venezuela and the Netherlands.Some support1 report
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US special forces abducted Nicolás Maduro from Caracas on August 1, 2026, and flew him to Brooklyn.Some support2 reports
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US tariffs threaten Canadian auto exports while Trump signs an oil deal with Venezuela, shifting crude sourcing from Calgary to Caracas.Some support1 report
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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.Some support1 report
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US forces are present in the capital, representing Trump's political interests, which are opposed by the Chavista movement.Some support6 reports
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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 support4 reports
One to three months ago
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Political discussions are underway regarding the gaining ground of socialist candidates in Albany and Congress, with the political spectrum discussed from Caracas to Copenhagen.Some support2 reports
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Caracas operates as the primary international hub for Venezuela, with operations linked to Barcelona.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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LATAM reopens routes between Bogotá and Caracas, while Copa Airlines resumes service to Caracas and serves Barcelona and Barquisimeto.Some support1 report
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LASER Airlines has resumed international routes connecting Caracas to Madrid and Miami.Some support1 report
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Daniella Cabello promoted a multi-destination tourism plan for the Caribbean region.Some support1 report
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Hugo Chávez is claimed to have controlled the judiciary and security apparatus of Caracas.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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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 supported12 reports1 development inside
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Acting president spoke in Caracas, the capital city of Venezuela, on August 25, 2026.Some support1 report
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Trump administration publishes General License 62 amid dispute resolution discussions involving Caracas and Singapore.Some support1 report
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The Disasters Emergency Committee, alongside the British Red Cross, is raising funds in Scotland for twin earthquakes near Caracas.Some support1 report
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Due to the eroding purchasing power of the bolívar, the economic situation in Venezuela is driving increased adoption of cryptocurrency.Some support1 report
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Severe earthquake damage has occurred in La Guaira and Caracas, Venezuela, leading to calls for international emergency relief funds.Some support2 reports3 developments inside
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Los Silos served as an improvised morgue in La Guaira, a city near Caracas, following the ongoing crisis.Some support1 report
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A crisis in Caracas, Venezuela, prompted by earthquakes, has led to a state of emergency and international offers of aid.Well supported8 reports5 developments inside
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Around Caracas this week
News at the entities that move Caracas most-
Nicolás Maduro StructuralAnthropic's technology was used to capture Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores.Moves Caracas
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Venezuela Shared contextFundraising supports aid work in Venezuela.Moves Caracas
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Marco Rubio OperationalIsrael allied with U.S. in a war against Iran, leading to damage to the Iranian nuclear program.Moves Caracas
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Doral OperationalTrump is hosting the G20 summit in Doral, Florida, where senators urged him to reconsider the Putin invitation and criticized G20 handling of sanctioned individuals.Moves Caracas
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Chris Wright TransactionalChris Wright used Fox News to highlight energy policy, while Gavin Newsom simultaneously forced the closure of two refineries.Moves Caracas
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Donald Trump OperationalThe Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Moves Caracas
Connections
The 40 strongest of 690, 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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Nicolás Maduro Structural
Caracas served as the functional and political seat of power for Nicolás Maduro during his presidency, establishing a structural dependency.
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Venezuela Shared context
Caracas is the capital city and a major location within the country of Venezuela.
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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
The two locations are geographically contiguous, with La Guaira serving as the critical coastal region and hosting the main airport supporting the capital city of Caracas.
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Marco Rubio Operational
Rubio uses his political influence and US diplomatic efforts to negotiate oil deals and guide political transitions in 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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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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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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Colombia Transactional
Colombia provided humanitarian aid and rescue teams to Caracas following a major seismic event.
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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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Chris Wright Transactional
Chris Wright traveled to Caracas to oversee and finalize a historic oil deal and related ceremonies.
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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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Donald Trump Operational
Trump uses his political platform to influence Caracas through aid pledges, policy pressure, and military threats.
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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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Bank of England Transactional
Caracas seeks the return of Venezuelan gold reserves currently held and frozen by the Bank of England.
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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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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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Diosdado Cabello Operational
Diosdado Cabello, in his official capacity as Interior Minister, provided official updates and coordinated civil response to the earthquake and subsequent crisis in Caracas.
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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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El Salvador Transactional
El Salvador provided humanitarian aid, supplies, and rescue teams to Caracas following seismic events.
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Naguanagua Structural
Naguanagua is administratively defined as a district within the capital city of Caracas.
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DART Transactional
DART was deployed to the area of Caracas, Venezuela, for a rescue operation.
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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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French Transactional
French rescue teams provided aid and participated in search operations in Caracas.
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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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Barbados Transactional
Barbados provides aid and hosts firms that operate in the context of Caracas/Venezuela.
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Tony Abreu Transactional
The location of Caracas was the site of catastrophic earthquakes that destroyed Tony Abreu's home and business.
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Spain Operational
Spain provided military and rescue aid to Caracas following an earthquake, while Spanish citizens were also affected by the crisis.
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Citgo Structural
Citgo operates as a subsidiary of the Venezuelan state, which is functionally linked to the context of Caracas.
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Jorge Rodríguez Operational
Jorge Rodríguez utilized Caracas as the official base and setting for his announcements regarding the earthquake crisis and subsequent political transition.
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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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Paris Club Transactional
The government in Caracas (Venezuela) owes Paris Club members $8.69 billion.
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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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Pete Hegseth Transactional
Pete Hegseth negotiated an oil agreement with Venezuelan leadership, securing reserves and benefiting Caracas's economy.
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state Structural
Caracas serves as the capital city of Venezuela, which is recognized as a sovereign state.
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Ecuador Transactional
Ecuador provided humanitarian aid, solidarity, and rescue teams to Caracas following a seismic event.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
25 events- 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.
- IMF is monitoring Venezuela's economy and planning to open an office in Caracas, alongside IDB's engagement.
- 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.
- The US is currently engaged in a race against China for influence in Latin America, specifically seeking access to Venezuelan resources.
- Earthquakes hit Venezuela, leaving Andrés missing.
- Land title revocation affects rural families in Caracas, specifically in the Bolívar area.
- Machado rejected an oil deal signed by Delcy Rodriguez, while Trump praised the Rodriguez government.
- ENI and GE Vernova signed oil deals with Caracas, while political figures Trump and Rodriguez maneuvered elections.
- US President Donald Trump outlined conditions for Venezuela's political transition in Caracas.
- Chevron committed capital to triple Venezuelan oil output after its CEO flew to Caracas to finalize the deal.
- Chávez's presidency is claimed to have led to national decay, alongside reports of family migration from Czechoslovakia and a comparison of violence levels between Caracas and Baghdad.
August 2026
19 events- Delcy Rodriguez leads negotiations for oil access, and the US secured majority control of Venezuelan oil reserves.
- Caracas is seeking new oil sources within South America.
- The Kingdom is rebuilding diplomatic contacts between Venezuela and the Netherlands.
- US special forces abducted Nicolás Maduro from Caracas on August 1, 2026, and flew him to Brooklyn.
- US tariffs threaten Canadian auto exports while Trump signs an oil deal with Venezuela, shifting crude sourcing from Calgary to Caracas.
- Negotiations begin in La Carlota, Caracas, involving opposition figures like Dinorah Figuera, while the acting president leads the government in Miraflores.
- US forces are present in the capital, representing Trump's political interests, which are opposed by the Chavista movement.
- 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.
- Political discussions are underway regarding the gaining ground of socialist candidates in Albany and Congress, with the political spectrum discussed from Caracas to Copenhagen.
- Caracas operates as the primary international hub for Venezuela, with operations linked to Barcelona.
- LATAM reopens routes between Bogotá and Caracas, while Copa Airlines resumes service to Caracas and serves Barcelona and Barquisimeto.
- LASER Airlines has resumed international routes connecting Caracas to Madrid and Miami.
- Daniella Cabello promoted a multi-destination tourism plan for the Caribbean region.
- 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.
- Acting president spoke in Caracas, the capital city of Venezuela, on August 25, 2026.
- Trump administration publishes General License 62 amid dispute resolution discussions involving Caracas and Singapore.
- The Disasters Emergency Committee, alongside the British Red Cross, is raising funds in Scotland for twin earthquakes near Caracas.
- Due to the eroding purchasing power of the bolívar, the economic situation in Venezuela is driving increased adoption of cryptocurrency.
- Los Silos served as an improvised morgue in La Guaira, a city near Caracas, following the ongoing crisis.
July 2026
4 events- Political talks involving opposition figures and the Chavismo bloc took place in Caracas.
- Interim government in Caracas blocks María Corina Machado's return to the country.
- Cilia Flores, wife of Nicolás Maduro, is currently in custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Manhattan.
- Severe earthquake damage has occurred in La Guaira and Caracas, Venezuela, leading to calls for international emergency relief funds.
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June 2026
12 events- 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.
- SLB is partnering with PDVSA for oil sector modernization in Venezuela, while Trump encourages major investments in the country's energy sector.
- 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.
- Simón Bolívar International Airport is damaged due to a major seismic event in Venezuela, leading to the coordination of an international aid response involving the Pan American Health Organization.
- Earthquakes impacted the region including Caracas, La Guaira, and Colombia. International aid mobilized for the crisis.
- Hugo Chávez is claimed to have controlled the judiciary and security apparatus of Caracas.
- A crisis in Caracas, Venezuela, prompted by earthquakes, has led to a state of emergency and international offers of aid.