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Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 6,438

Nearly two months since the disaster, relatives and rescuers continue searching for the missing amid the rubble.

A tale of two buildings: how quake rescue efforts differed in Colombia and Venezuela

FILE PHOTO: Members of the Slovakian rescue team, accompanied by a search-and-rescue dog, takes part in rescue efforts at a collapsed building in the Mision Vivienda government residential complex, in the aftermath of the June 24 earthquakes, in Los Cocos, in La Guaira state, Venezuela, July 1, 2026. REUTERS/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria/File Photo

Venezuela's government gives 131 prisoners alternative detention measures

Venezuela inks gas deals with BP, two other foreign companies

Venezuela has the world’s largest proven reserves of oil and also boasts large deposits of natural gas.

Singapore Red Cross pledges $50,000 in aid to quake-hit Colombia, another $50,000 to Venezuela

A 7.4-magnitude quake struck Colombia on Aug 10, collapsing buildings across major cities and killing at least 265 people.

The perfect storm that turbocharged Venezuela's twin quakes

The last adjustment made to earthquake regulations for buildings was in 2019.

Venezuela and Israel resume consular services after 17-year diplomatic break

US Treasury officials meet with interim Venezuelan President

Interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez met with US officials on Aug 10 to discuss “stability in the energy market and the reactivation of financial mechanisms”.

US sells for scrap two sanctioned oil tankers seized after Venezuela raid

The sale included the Era (pictured), previously operating as Marinera and Bella 1, and the Lileo, previously sailing as Galileo and Veronica.

Venezuela quake death toll rises to 6,301

The governor of the worst-hit state of La Guaira said that around 1,400 people remained missing.

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