Heavy rains have caused flooding across parts of Caracas, Venezuela, after the El Valle River overflowed its banks and inundated surrounding areas. The rising waters submerged sections of a major highway, disrupting traffic and leaving some motorists stranded. Emergency teams were deployed to assist those affected and monitor the situation. The severe weather also caused…
The death toll from Venezuela’s devastating twin earthquakes has risen to 4,333, according to National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez, as rescue and relief operations continue across affected areas. Rodriguez said the latest figure increased from the previously reported 4,118 deaths, with thousands more displaced following the powerful earthquakes that struck the country on June 24….
The death toll from Venezuela’s devastating twin earthquakes has climbed to 3,535, with more than 16,700 people injured, according to updated official figures released on Monday. The powerful back-to-back earthquakes, which struck on June 24, caused widespread destruction across La Guaira State, north of the capital, Caracas, flattening entire communities and leaving thousands of families…
Washington, D.C. — President Donald J. Trump addressed House Republican lawmakers today following a U.S. military operation in Venezuela that resulted in the capture and removal of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Speaking at a closed-door meeting with House Republicans, President Trump praised U.S. military and intelligence forces, describing the operation as decisive and successful. He…
The United Nations has condemned the United States’ military operation in Venezuela, warning that the air strikes and seizure of the country’s leader have undermined a fundamental principle of international law. Speaking on Tuesday, UN human rights spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani said the US-led action, which involved air strikes and the forcible arrest of Venezuelan President…
Deposed Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro has pleaded not guilty to charges of narco-terrorism in a United States federal court in New York, days after being captured by US forces in a dramatic raid on his residence in Caracas. Appearing before a federal judge in Manhattan on Monday, the 63-year-old described his arrest as a “kidnapping”…
Venezuela’s Supreme Court on Saturday appointed Vice-President Delcy Rodríguez as interim president following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro by United States forces, according to a statement released by the court. The decision was announced amid heightened political and security tensions after the US confirmed that Maduro was taken into custody during a military operation…
Thousands of Venezuelans living abroad poured into streets across the world on Saturday to celebrate the removal of longtime leader Nicolas Maduro, following his capture by US forces. The scenes reflected the relief and hope felt by many among the nearly eight million people who fled Venezuela amid economic collapse and political repression. In Santiago,…
US President Donald Trump on Saturday declared that the United States would “run” Venezuela and exploit its vast oil resources following a dramatic military operation that removed long-time leader Nicolas Maduro from power. Trump’s comments came hours after a swift assault on Caracas in which US special forces captured Maduro and his wife as airstrikes…
