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Venezuela

2026-04-242026-08-12

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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    US-Venezuela operation kills leader of Tren de Aragua gang By AFP June 14, 2026 03:10 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A woman holds a Venezuelan flag while participating in a candlelight vigil held for vict

    US-Venezuela operation kills leader of Tren de Aragua gang
  3. Citizen Digital

    The Atlantic coastal nation tucked between Venezuela and Brazil has a population of fewer than one million people.

    Guyana's UN ambassador enters race for secretary-general
  4. Citizen Digital

    Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize President Donald Trump said late Friday the United States has carried out a deadly strike on the leader of Tren de Aragua (TdA), a transnational gang founded in Venezuela

    Trump says US strike has killed leader of Tren de Aragua gang
  5. Citizen Digital

    "At some point in the not too distant future, we will be taking Kharg Island, and other oil infrastructure points, and assume total control of their Oil and Gas Markets, much like we have with Venezuela," he said on social media.

    Trump says canceling Iran strikes, flags possible deal
  6. Citizen Digital

    US President Donald Trump in January cut off oil supplies to Cuba from its main supplier Venezuela, after Washington deposed the Venezuela's then president Nicolas Maduro in a military operation.

    US imposes sanctions on Cuban state-owned oil company
  7. Citizen Digital

    "At some point in the not too distant future, we will be taking Kharg Island, and other oil infrastructure points, and assume total control of their Oil and Gas Markets, much like we have with Venezuela," he added.

    Trump vows 'very hard' strikes on Iran tonight, seizure of oil facilities
  8. The Standard

    l hit Iran "VERY HARD TONIGHT," Trump said in a Truth Social post on Thursday."At some point in the not too distant future, we will be taking Kharg Island, and other oil infrastructure points, and assume total control of their Oil and Gas Markets, much like we have with Venezuela

    Trump vows fresh Iran strikes and seizure of oil terminals
  9. Citizen Digital

    He has also struck up a firm friendship with Infantino, who presented Trump with a special peace prize in December, before US military operations in Venezuela and Iran.

    Trump says will attend World Cup
  10. Citizen Digital

    Trump has repeatedly stated it could be next to fall, after the January overthrow of Venezuela's socialist leader Nicolas Maduro and the US campaign against Iran.

    UN rights chief urges US to lift tough Cuba sanctions
  11. Citizen Digital

    I'm afraid Peru could become like Cuba or Venezuela," said 64-year-old shopkeeper Benilda Trujillo.

    Peruvians vote to pick ninth president in 10 years

Yesterday

  1. Venezuela's June earthquake death toll reaches 6,301

    The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes in June rose to 6,301 as of Monday, according to the National Assembly chief, with around 1,400 people still missing and some 24,000 displaced.

    11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Colombia's largest earthquake in years kills at least 132

    A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Chocó province at 07:34 local time, killing at least 132 people with more feared trapped under collapsed buildings, and injuring more than 480. The quake was felt across western Colombia, with severe damage concentrated in Pereira and surrounding cities including the Valle del Cauca region.

    11 August 2026 · Capital News

  3. Colombia earthquake kills at least 111, rescue efforts continue

    A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia's coffee region and Pacific areas, killing at least 111 people and damaging at least 1,500 buildings. President Abelardo de la Espriella declared a state of emergency as volunteers and rescuers searched through rubble for survivors.

    11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 10 August

  1. Magnitude 7.4 earthquake kills 18 in Colombia

    A powerful earthquake struck Colombia and neighboring countries on August 10, 2026, with a magnitude of 7.4 and epicenter 100 km deep in the west of the country, killing at least 18 people and damaging or collapsing buildings in several cities.

    10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Colombia, kills 18

    A 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 18 people with the epicenter 100 km deep. The quake was also felt in Ecuador, Panama and Venezuela, causing collapsed buildings across Colombian cities including Pereira, Cali and Quibdo.

    10 August 2026 · The Standard

  3. Colombia declares emergency after 7.4 magnitude earthquake kills 111

    A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people, injuring 87, and damaging over 1,000 buildings. The quake's epicenter was in the coastal Choco region, with major damage reported in cities including Pereira, Manizales, and Cali.

    10 August 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 8 August

  1. FIFA chief Infantino wins support from South American football leaders

    FIFA president Gianni Infantino received backing from South American football figures during a visit to Colombia, where he attended the inauguration of the Colombian president. The visit comes as Infantino faces a crisis at world football's governing body, including loss of confidence from UEFA following backlash against his plan to allow private investment in the World Cup.

    8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. FIFA chief Infantino visits Colombia, gains South American support

    FIFA president Gianni Infantino visited Colombia on Friday and received backing from leading South American football figures including CONMEBOL president Alejandro Dominguez and Colombian federation president Ramon Jesurun. The visit comes as Infantino faces criticism over a scrapped plan to open the World Cup to private investment.

    8 August 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 5 August

  1. US Secretary of State expects Venezuela transition within months

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Venezuela's political transition will take months, not years, seven months after former leader Nicolas Maduro's capture in a US military raid. Delegates of interim President Delcy Rodríguez and opposition members are scheduled to hold their first round of talks this week in Caracas.

    5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 6,125

    Twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude that struck Venezuela on June 24 have killed 6,125 people, according to National Assembly Chief Jorge Rodriguez. Nearly 17,000 people were injured, almost 1,400 remain missing, and the tremors destroyed nearly 200 buildings, mostly in the coastal state of La Guaira.

    4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Neymar retires from Brazil after World Cup loss to Norway

    Brazil's record goalscorer Neymar has confirmed his international retirement, saying his time with the national team is over following Brazil's 2-1 World Cup round-of-16 defeat to Norway. He played only 37 minutes across two matches and scored one penalty.

    29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 24 July

  1. Oil prices hit $100 amid Middle East tensions

    Oil prices surged to $100 a barrel as Tehran-backed Houthi rebels targeted Red Sea shipping and U.S. President Donald Trump threatened military strikes in return. Saudi Arabia's use of the Red Sea as an alternative export route faces disruption, potentially removing more oil from the market.

    24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. World Bank estimates Venezuela earthquakes caused $19.6 billion damage

    Twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 caused at least $19.6 billion in direct physical damage to buildings and infrastructure, according to World Bank estimates released Thursday. At least 5,398 people were killed, over 16,740 injured, with the UN reporting more than a million in need of immediate humanitarian aid.

    24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 23 July

  1. Venezuela earthquake death toll reaches 5,398 one month later

    The death toll from twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 (magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5) has reached 5,398, according to officials, with La Guaira state the hardest hit. The government tally of 16,740 injured remained unchanged, though national and international organizations estimate thousands more may still be unaccounted for.

    23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Venezuela's Maduro set for US trial in June 2027

    Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, captured by US military in January, face trial in the United States in June 2027 on federal drug trafficking and firearms charges. The couple have been held in a Brooklyn jail for more than seven months after pleading not guilty.

    22 July 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Ferry capsizes off Guyana coast, 27 dead and 83 missing

    At least 27 people died and 83 remain missing after the MV Barima capsized off Guyana's coast on Saturday night; 69 have been rescued. Prime Minister Mark Phillips said 179 people were aboard the aging ferry, which was traveling from Georgetown to the Essequibo region, and search efforts have expanded to 1,070 square kilometers with international assistance.

    21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Ferry capsizes off Guyana coast; 27 dead, 83 missing

    At least 27 people died after the MV Barima ferry capsized off Guyana's coast on Saturday night, with 83 more missing and 69 rescued, according to Prime Minister Mark Phillips. The aging vessel was traveling from Georgetown to the Essequibo region when it overturned.

    21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Argentina defends conduct after Spain World Cup loss

    Critics condemned Argentina for dirty tactics and poor sportsmanship in their 1-0 loss to Spain, calling it "tetchy, petulant and distasteful," but Argentines argue they are passionate rather than arrogant and accuse detractors of misunderstanding their pride.

    21 July 2026 · The Standard

Monday 20 July

  1. Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 5,208 people

    The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes on June 24 has risen to 5,208 as of July 20, 25 days after the disaster that most severely affected La Guaira, a coastal state near Caracas. The number of injured remains at 16,740, with nearly 20,000 homeless people in makeshift camps and more than 850 buildings damaged or collapsed.

    20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 19 July

  1. Ferry capsizes off Guyana coast, 66 people missing

    A ferry carrying 133 people capsized off Guyana on Saturday night, apparently after being hit by a large wave. Sixty-seven people, including 15 children, have been rescued; 66 remain missing.

    19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Ferry capsizes off Guyana coast, eight rescued

    A ferry carrying 116 people capsized off the coast of Guyana overnight; eight people were rescued and a search and rescue operation was underway, according to government minister Juan Edghill.

    19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 5,119

    The death toll from twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has risen to 5,119, with 16,740 injured. La Guaira, a coastal state near Caracas, was most severely affected, and recovery efforts continue from collapsed buildings.

    19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Cat rescued from Venezuela earthquake rubble offers hope

    A weakened cat was pulled from the rubble of a collapsed residential complex in Venezuela's La Guaira on Saturday by a volunteer rescue worker, days after back-to-back earthquakes on June 24 killed more than 5,100 people. The cat was given medical care and sent to a shelter.

    19 July 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 18 July

  1. Venezuela twin earthquakes kill 5,069, IMF releases reconstruction funds

    Twin earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela on June 24, killing 5,069 people and injuring 16,740, with the worst damage in the coastal state of La Guaira. The country has drawn $346 million from the International Monetary Fund for reconstruction efforts.

    18 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Venezuela appoints new foreign minister after earthquakes

    Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez named Felix Plasencia as the country's new foreign minister on Monday, replacing Yvan Gil who held the position since 2023. The appointment comes nearly three weeks after devastating earthquakes that left more than 4,500 people dead and thousands missing.

    14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 13 July

  1. Venezuela earthquake death toll reaches 4,490

    The official death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes on June 24 rose to 4,490 by July 13, with 16,740 injured and over 19,500 people living in camps due to destruction in Caracas and the coastal state of La Guaira.

    13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Venezuela earthquake survivor rescued after eight days buried

    Hernan Gil, a 43-year-old security guard, survived eight days trapped in the rubble of a collapsed building following a double earthquake that struck Venezuela's north coast on June 24, killing at least 3,535 people.

    8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 5 July

  1. Venezuela earthquakes kill nearly 3,000; tens of thousands missing

    Twin earthquakes on June 24 killed nearly 3,000 people in Venezuela, with updated official figures released Saturday showing fatalities jumped by more than 300 from Friday. The UN has estimated as many as 50,000 are unaccounted for following the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude shocks, which hit hardest in the coastal La Guaira area north of Caracas and left thousands homeless.

    5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Trump hails US as crowning achievement at 250th anniversary

    U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a speech on America's 250th birthday, calling the country the "crowning achievement" of human history while attacking domestic opponents he branded communists. The speech, delayed by storms that evacuated crowds in Washington, saw the 80-year-old Republican mostly stick to a patriotic script, claiming the United States was "prouder than ever before" under his presidency.

    5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 3 July

  1. Cape Verde faces Argentina, Messi in World Cup knockout

    Cape Verde head coach Bubista called an upcoming last 32 clash against Argentina and Lionel Messi the "match of our lives," but said the team will not fear the defending World Cup champions. Cape Verde qualified for the knockout stages in their first World Cup after drawing with Spain, Uruguay, and Cape Verde in the group stages.

    3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

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