Negotiations between Venezuela's interim government and opposition faction commenced Thursday following nearly a week of delays. The US-backed talks aim to reshape the country's political system and establish groundwork for future elections after years of political turmoil.
Venezuela and the Dominican Republic announced an agreement to begin gradual normalization of diplomatic and consular relations, which were severed in 2024 after the Dominican Republic refused to recognize Nicolás Maduro's contested reelection. The countries will develop a roadmap for restoring ties.
A truck packed with explosives detonated outside a police station in Cucuta, Colombia, near the Venezuelan border, injuring between 11 and 14 people. The attack occurred six days before President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella is scheduled to take office, with the government blaming rebel groups.
Negotiations between Venezuela's government and opposition factions commenced on July 31, 2026, led by former lawmaker Dinorah Figuera, with the country's most prominent opposition figure Maria Corina Machado notably absent from the proceedings. Venezuelans are watching the U.S.-backed talks with cautious optimism after previous negotiation attempts failed.
Venezuela has formally initiated its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, with interim leader Delcy Rodriguez accusing the tribunal of political bias against developing nations. The move comes amid closer alignment with the Trump administration, which has pledged to 'dismantle' the ICC.
Venezuela's health ministry confirmed three deaths from hantavirus infections in Anzoategui state, with two additional suspected deaths of health workers in Barinas state pending confirmation. Authorities stressed there is no evidence of human-to-human transmission and the outbreak remains localized.
Three weeks after two powerful earthquakes struck central Venezuela, the confirmed death toll has risen to approximately 4,829-5,000 people, with the UN estimating 50,000 remain missing and thousands displaced as rescue efforts transition to rebuilding.
Devastating twin earthquakes struck northern Venezuela, killing approximately 4,500 people and leaving thousands homeless. Public anger is mounting over what many perceive as a botched government response to the disaster.
Twin earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela's capital Caracas and coastal La Guaira on June 24, killing over 4,300 people and injuring more than 16,000. The UN has launched a $300 million appeal as survivors face disease outbreaks and tens of thousands remain missing.
Twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela last month have killed 3,889 people, prompting a UN appeal for $300 million in humanitarian assistance as survivors face disease outbreak risks and seek medical help beyond immediate injuries.
Two weeks after twin earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24, the death toll has climbed above 3,800 with tens of thousands still missing. The disaster has overwhelmed the country's healthcare system and presents a major crisis for Venezuela's acting president.
After devastating earthquakes struck northern Venezuela on June 24-25, 2026, stablecoins emerged as a critical mechanism for rapidly distributing emergency aid to survivors, addressing challenges in traditional money transfer systems.
Two consecutive earthquakes struck Venezuela, killing more than 3,000 people with the death toll expected to rise. The disaster exposed years of warnings about structural deficiencies in public housing towers, many of which collapsed, while interim President Rodríguez defended the government's emergency response amid the country's ongoing political and economic crisis.
The World Health Organization reported on June 30 that Venezuela's healthcare system is facing significant strain following deadly twin earthquakes, with damaged hospitals, missing staff, and growing concerns about infectious disease outbreaks and food shortages among survivors.
Two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude struck northern Venezuela in rapid succession on Wednesday, collapsing buildings in Caracas and prompting a state of emergency. Experts say the quakes likely involved separate fault lines in the tectonically complex region.
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela's northern coast and capital Caracas within a minute of each other on June 24, 2026, causing buildings to collapse, damaging the international airport at Maiquetía, and prompting authorities to cancel classes and close the airport.
Venezuela's interim government has signed a cooperation agreement with U.S. energy company GE Vernova to rebuild and improve the country's deteriorating electrical grid, which has been plagued by frequent and lengthy power outages in recent years.
President Trump announced US forces killed Héctor 'Niño Guerrero' Flores, leader of Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, in a military strike coordinated with Venezuela. The gang leader had a $5 million US bounty.
Cuba's energy minister announced the country has completely depleted its oil and diesel supplies amid a U.S. blockade that tightened after Venezuela stopped fuel shipments following its president's capture in January. The crisis has triggered rolling blackouts in Havana and protests in the capital.
Former President Donald Trump announced he will work to secure the release of all political prisoners held in Venezuela. The statement comes amid ongoing protests in Venezuela supporting an amnesty law for political detainees.
Federal prosecutors arrested Master Sergeant Gannon Ken Van Dyke for allegedly using confidential military intelligence to place over $400,000 in bets on Polymarket regarding Venezuela operations, including the capture of Nicolás Maduro. The soldier allegedly participated in the raid himself and attempted to conceal his betting activity.
The International Monetary Fund and World Bank announced they are resuming formal engagement with Venezuela, which had been suspended since 2019, paving the way for financial support and legitimizing the country's interim government.
China and Russia rallied behind Cuba's government amid mounting US pressure, as Moscow's deputy foreign minister concluded a Havana visit and Beijing signaled support, while Cuban President Díaz-Canel vowed to resist US demands for his resignation.
The United States removed sanctions on Venezuela's interim leader Delcy Rodríguez, marking a significant shift in relations following the ouster of Nicolás Maduro. The move comes as Washington gradually eases measures on Venezuela.
On July 24, 2026, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Félix Plasencia notified the UN of the country's withdrawal from the ICC, alleging geographical bias against the Global South. Venezuela remains under active ICC investigation into its armed forces and government officials.
