Keywords: VENEZUELA


First-time asylum applications in the European Union decline in April 2026

The number of first-time asylum applications submitted across the European Union declined in April 2026, according to the latest figures released by Eurostat, reflecting a slowdown in new asylum requests compared with the previous month. The EU's statistical office reported that 42,960 first-time......

Venezuela appoints Félix Plasencia as foreign minister in government reshuffle

Venezuela has appointed veteran diplomat Félix Plasencia as the country's new foreign minister as part of a broader government restructuring aimed at strengthening the country's diplomatic and trade agenda. The announcement was made by the Venezuelan leadership, which also confirmed the......

Venezuela’s debt crisis enters critical phase as investors await restructuring roadmap

Venezuela is approaching a pivotal moment in its long-running financial crisis as investors await a clearer picture of the country’s debt obligations and the potential scale of losses in what could become one of the largest sovereign debt restructurings ever attempted. The complexity of Caracas’......

Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 4,490 as recovery efforts continue

The death toll from the two powerful earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela on June 24 has climbed to 4,490, according to updated figures released by Venezuelan authorities, as the country continues to deal with one of its deadliest natural disasters in recent history. Officials also reported that......

Venezuela earthquake survivor remembers lost friends after deadly La Guaira disaster

Seventeen-year-old Maria Alejandra Sanz survived one of Venezuela’s deadliest recent natural disasters, but her rescue came with the devastating realization that several of her closest friends had not made it out alive. The young student spent 17 hours trapped beneath the remains of a collapsed......

Venezuela urges King Charles III to release frozen gold reserves for earthquake recovery

Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez has appealed to King Charles III to facilitate the release of approximately 30 tonnes of Venezuelan gold held at the Bank of England, arguing that the assets are urgently needed to finance reconstruction efforts following the country's devastating......

Venezuela earthquake rumours fuel false hope over missing child in La Guaira

Rumours surrounding the fate of a child allegedly trapped beneath the rubble of a collapsed building have spread rapidly across Venezuela, highlighting how misinformation can complicate rescue operations in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake. The speculation emerged in Caraballeda, in the state......

Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 2,595 as search and rescue efforts continue

The death toll from the powerful twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has climbed to 2,595, according to updated figures released by the country's interim authorities, as emergency teams continue searching for survivors in devastated areas. The revised casualty count highlights the......

Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 1,943 as humanitarian crisis deepens

The death toll from the devastating twin earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela on June 24 has risen to 1,943, according to official statements, as rescue operations continue amid worsening humanitarian conditions. Jorge Rodríguez, president of the Venezuelan National Assembly, confirmed......