The Atlantic
U.S. and Venezuela: The Unlikeliest Friendship Since Oil and Water
The U.S. and Venezuela go from enemies to earthquake BFFs, with Marines running airports and diplomats meeting wanted criminals - democracy can wait, right?
2026-07-14
The Atlantic
2026-07-11
The Guardian Europe
Venezuela's Twin Quakes Kill Over 4,000, Because Why Have One Disaster When You Can Have Two?
Venezuela's twin earthquakes kill over 4,000, leaving a $37 billion mess and a government asking King Charles for gold.
2026-07-05
The Guardian
Venezuela's Earthquake Response: 'Definitely Under Control,' Says Official as Body Count Expected to Rise
Venezuela's government insists its earthquake response is solid, but with thousands dead and families burying their own, the body count is expected to soar.
2026-07-01
BBC World
Aunt of Toddler Rescued After Six Days Under Rubble Vows to Give Him 'Mother's Warmth' - Which Is Definitely a Thing You Can Just Transfer Like a Warranty
A toddler survives six days under rubble, his aunt gets an unplanned crash course in motherhood, and Venezuela clings to hope amid thousands of body bags.
2026-06-30
BBC World
Venezuelans Left to Dig Through Rubble With Pickaxes While Government Promises ‘Traffic Light’ Safety System
Venezuelans use pickaxes and bare hands to dig for loved ones after twin earthquakes, while the government announces a color-coded traffic light system for building safety and promises more aid - eventually.
2026-06-25
The Guardian Europe
Venezuela Hit by Two Earthquakes in a Row, Because One Wasn't Nearly Enough
Venezuela gets hit by a geological one-two punch, killing 188 and leaving thousands homeless, because the humanitarian crisis wasn't already enough.
2026-05-27
Inside Climate News
Venezuela to Ramp Up Oil Production in Lake Maracaibo; Locals Wonder About Third Eye Growth
Venezuela plans to revive oil production in Lake Maracaibo, where centuries of spills, flaring, and subsidence have left locals swimming in toxic sludge and hoping for a cleanup that never comes.
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