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Venezuela earthquakes kill 920 people as international rescue teams arrive

The death toll from the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela has risen to at least 920, as international rescue teams race against time to find survivors trapped beneath collapsed buildings. The twin earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, hit northern Venezuela on June 24, causing widespread destruction across Caracas, La Guaira, and surrounding regions. Authorities report that more than 3,300 people have been injured, while tens of thousands remain missing. Rescue efforts have entered a critical phase, with emergency workers focusing on the first 72 hours after the disaster, a period considered crucial for locating survivors under rubble. International assistance has begun arriving from several countries, including the United States, European nations, and neighboring Latin American states. Specialized search-and-rescue teams, canine units, medical personnel, and heavy equipment have been deployed to support overwhelmed local responders. More than 500 emergency responders from across Europe have also joined the operation. Many residents have expressed frustration over the slow initial response, with volunteers and family members often digging through debris by hand while waiting for professional rescue crews. Significant damage to roads, communications networks, and public infrastructure has complicated rescue efforts and delayed access to some of the hardest-hit areas. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez has pledged to save as many lives as possible and welcomed international aid arriving in the country. Humanitarian organizations, including United Nations agencies, are coordinating relief efforts, providing emergency shelter, medical supplies, food, and clean water to affected communities. As aftershocks continue to shake the region, fears remain that the Venezuela earthquake death toll could rise further. Rescue teams continue their urgent search for survivors, while thousands of displaced families face an uncertain future amid one of the country’s worst natural disasters in more than a century.

Trump says US will ‘run’ Venezuela until ‘safe transition can take place’

Afham7 months ago7 months ago03 mins

Donald Trump has said the United States will “run” Venezuela until a “safe transition can take place,” marking one of his most forceful statements yet on the future of the crisis-hit South American nation. Speaking at a campaign-style event, Trump framed the comments as part of a broader strategy to restore stability, democracy, and economic order in Venezuela, which has been mired in political turmoil, sanctions, and economic collapse for years. Trump accused Venezuela’s current leadership of destroying the country’s economy, driving millions to flee, and turning the nation into what he described as a hub for crime and instability that affects the wider region. He argued that US involvement would be temporary and focused on overseeing a transition that ensures free elections, institutional reform, and the return of basic governance. According to Trump, the objective would be to hand control back to Venezuelans once conditions are deemed secure and democratic norms restored. The remarks immediately sparked controversy, with critics saying they suggest an unprecedented level of direct US control over another sovereign nation. Opponents argue that such language risks escalating tensions in Latin America and could revive memories of past US interventions in the region. They also warn that any perception of foreign rule could undermine the legitimacy of a future Venezuelan government. Supporters, however, say Trump’s comments reflect frustration with years of failed diplomatic efforts and sanctions that have not dislodged entrenched leadership or improved living conditions. They argue that a managed transition, backed by international partners, could help stabilize the country, revive oil production, and stem migration flows that have affected neighboring states and the United States. Venezuela remains one of the world’s most complex political crises, with deep divisions at home and competing interests abroad. Trump’s statement signals that, if returned to office, he may pursue a far more assertive approach, reshaping US policy toward Venezuela and potentially redefining Washington’s role in the region during any future transition.