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Oil: Venezuela Considers Leaving OPEC and Strengthening Ties with the United States

Venezuela is exploring the possibility of leaving the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) amid a growing rapprochement with the United States regarding its energy sector. However, no definitive decision has been announced at this stage. This potential exit comes as Caracas and Washington......

Venezuela: Death Toll from Double Earthquake Rises to 6509

Two months after the powerful tremors struck the Venezuelan coast, search efforts continue in the affected areas. The interim government now reports a total of 6509 deaths, an increase of 71 victims compared to the previous official toll. The tragedy continues to reveal its magnitude in Venezuela. According......

Venezuela: Opposition Deputy Under Investigation After Proposal for Dollarization

The proposal to replace the bolivar with the US dollar is sparking a new political confrontation in Venezuela. Opposition deputy Antonio Ecarri is facing a parliamentary investigation after advocating for a complete dollarization of the economy, a move that has also cost him the presidency of the parliamentary......

Venezuela: Death toll from double earthquake rises to 6,438

The human toll from the double earthquake that struck Venezuela on June 24 continues to rise. Nearly two months after the disaster, authorities now report 6,438 deaths, up from 6,301 in the previous update released on August 10. The new figure was announced on Monday by the President of the Parliament,......

Venezuela earthquake death toll rises above 6,300

The death toll from two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela in June has risen to 6,301, according to figures released by Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez. A graphic published by Rodríguez on social media indicated that more than 73,000 people have received......

Venezuela earthquake death toll rises above 6,000 as recovery efforts continue

The official death toll from the powerful earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela on June 24 has risen to more than 6,000, according to the latest figures released by national authorities. The updated casualty count reflects the scale of one of the country's deadliest natural disasters in recent......

Truck bomb rocks Colombia days before president-elect Abelardo de la Espriella takes office

A truck loaded with explosives detonated near a police station in the Colombian city of Cúcuta on Saturday, raising fresh security concerns just days before president-elect Abelardo de la Espriella is scheduled to assume office. The blast occurred in the northeastern border city adjacent to Venezuela,......

Venezuela honors Turkish rescuer Ibrahim Eser with national medal after earthquake lifesaving mission

Venezuela has officially recognized Turkish rescuer Ibrahim Eser for his role in saving dozens of lives following the devastating twin earthquakes that struck the country, highlighting the importance of international humanitarian cooperation during natural disasters. During an official ceremony held......

Venezuela earthquake death toll surpasses 5,000 as recovery efforts continue

The death toll from the powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela has climbed above 5,000, according to the latest figures released by national authorities, as rescue teams and emergency services continue recovery operations in the affected regions. Officials reported that more than 5,000 people have......