- Earthquakes struck west of the capital Caracas, leading to urgent needs and a response from aid organizations.
- Earthquakes impacted the capital Caracas and the port area of La Guaira, prompting comments from international officials like the US Secretary of State.
- President Delcy Rodriguez declared a State of Emergency in Venezuela following earthquakes, which hardest hit the coastal area of La Guaira.
- The interim president addresses the national crisis and international rescue efforts following the earthquake in La Guaira.
Presidential leadership faced scrutiny during the disaster response efforts in Venezuela.
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Updated Jul 18
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What happened
Presidential leadership faced scrutiny during the disaster response efforts in Venezuela.
Who's involved
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The interim president addresses the national crisis and international rescue efforts following the earthquake in La Guaira.Also in this story
- US military races to reopen the port in Venezuela and delivers supplies from USS Fort Lauderdale.
- Expert commentary from Brown and George Washington Universities provides insights into the survival situation in La Guaira, Venezuela.
The entities involved
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Delcy Rodriguez
Acting President of Venezuela since 2026
- U.S. strikes are underway in the region, involving the political working relationship with Delcy Rodriguez and a legal challenge regarding international law.
- Delcy Rodriguez, acting president of Venezuela, addressed the UN General Assembly while Marco Rubio managed talks regarding the Chavista government.
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Venezuela
Country in Latin America
Related events
- Delcy Rodriguez has been identified as the leader of the Venezuelan government.
- Delcy Rodriguez met with Donald Trump to discuss strategic areas and tensions over U.S. interference in Venezuela.
- Coordinating disaster relief efforts in Venezuela, the new event involves the UN, the Netherlands, Lebanon, and Venezuela, covering aid delivery, military exercises, and financial support.
- A disaster in Venezuela highlights failures in aid coordination efforts.
- Major earthquakes struck both Colombia and Venezuela, leading the UN to prepare a recovery effort and the Colombian President to report casualties.