- Major earthquakes impacted the Altamira neighborhood in Caracas, prompting the President to offer aid and manage the crisis response.
- Earthquakes caused widespread infrastructure failure in the capital, Caracas.
- Earthquakes struck west of the capital Caracas, leading to urgent needs and a response from aid organizations.
- Earthquakes caused damage in Caracas and La Guaira, prompting international aid pledges and rescue team deployment.
A disaster affects Caracas, prompting the Acting President to deploy military forces and leading to international aid from the US and Mexico.
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A disaster affects Caracas, prompting the Acting President to deploy military forces and leading to international aid from the US and Mexico.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Vice president Hector Rodriguez addresses the ongoing situation in Caracas.Sub-event
- Venezuelan soldiers are suspected of viewing international rescue efforts as espionage.Sub-event
- A US delegation met in Caracas to discuss the disaster, and the US provided disaster relief and rescue teams.Sub-event
UN calls on Caracas to safeguard information access after earthquake.1 source
Acting President deploys military while US and Mexico send aid to Caracas following the disaster.1 source
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Earthquakes caused damage in Caracas and La Guaira, prompting international aid pledges and rescue team deployment.Also in this story
- Severe earthquake damage has occurred in La Guaira and Caracas, Venezuela, leading to calls for international emergency relief funds.
- Caracas is serving as the site for a field hospital providing medical aid following the recent seismic tragedy in Venezuela.
- International aid was extensive due to a disaster in La Guaira.
- International rescue efforts are underway in La Guaira, Venezuela, involving teams from various countries including Argentina, Spain, and El Salvador.
The entities involved
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Delcy Rodriguez
Acting President of Venezuela since 2026
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Venezuela
Country in Latin America
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Caracas
capital and largest city of Venezuela
Related events
- Delcy Rodriguez thanked Donald Trump for potential aid regarding the aftermath of the major earthquake in Caracas in January 2026.
- Aid operations are underway, with Venezuela benefiting from large-scale military relief deployments and serving as a staging point for humanitarian aid, involving Southern Command and Puerto Rico.
- US President Donald Trump outlined conditions for Venezuela's political transition in Caracas.
- The crisis in Venezuela is ongoing, with the White House providing aid and political support, and Maria Corina Machado seeking a return.
- 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.