- Earthquakes caused panic in urban centres including Caracas, which is located in the complex tectonic zones of the Caribbean region.
- Amid earthquake aftermath in Caracas, Delcy Rodriguez declared a state of emergency, while Trump offered international assistance.
The US administration is using the earthquake crisis in Caracas to seek concessions from Delcy Rodriguez's government.
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Updated Jun 25
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What happened
The US administration is using the earthquake crisis in Caracas to seek concessions from Delcy Rodriguez's government.
Who's involved
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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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Caracas
capital and largest city of Venezuela
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
Related events
- Venezuela and the US use the UNGA platform to seek cooperation and resume diplomatic ties following a double earthquake.
- Delcy Rodriguez met with Donald Trump to discuss strategic areas and tensions over U.S. interference in Venezuela.
- Delcy Rodriguez traveled to New York for UNGA, meeting Donald Trump and seeking investment from multilateral lenders.