Venezuela's government

Venezuela's government and a section of the opposition plan to hold talks, which are backed by the United States. The article questions whether the U.S. is influencing the agenda of these discussions.

The death toll from two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela rose to 5,069, with 16,740 injured. Recovery operations in La Guaira, the hardest-hit area, revealed 856 damaged buildings and 190 collapsed structures following the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes on June 24. The interim government reported 1,331 aftershocks since the disaster.

Rescuers in Venezuela continue searching for survivors eight days after two major earthquakes, as hope dwindles. Interim President Delcy Rodriguez denies claims of a slow government response to the disaster that has killed over 2,000 people.

Venezuela's La Guaira state is reeling four days after two powerful earthquakes, with 1,450 reported dead and thousands missing. Rescue teams, including international efforts, continue searching for survivors amid criticism of the government's inadequate response. Over 2,200 rescue workers have arrived, but challenges like aftershocks and decomposing bodies complicate efforts.

US President Donald Trump announced that a US Southern Command strike killed Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, alias Niño Guerrero, described as the leader of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang. Venezuela's government confirmed the death of the criminal boss in Bolívar state.