By Alejandra García Elizalde on July 1, 2026, from Caracas
Fabiana being rescued from the rubble
Seven days have passed since the earth opened up twice beneath Venezuela’s feet. Seven days of dust suspended in the air, of buildings turned into mountains of concrete, and of entire families learning to live amid anguish and hope. (more…)
June 30, 2026
In the midst of judicial investigations for illicit enrichment, the former spokesman of Javier Milei leaves his position after strong political and media pressure. Photo: Presidential Press/File photo.
The sudden and unexpected departure of Manuel Adorni the former presidential spokesperson marks a severe blow to the far right-wing administration of President Javier Milei. (more…)
Por Alejandra García Elizalde, el 30 de junio de 2026, desde Caracas
—¡Silencio total!
La Guaira Venezuela
La orden se repite una y otra vez frente al edificio desplomado en La Guaira. Quienes observan desde la calle dejan de hablar. Los motores se apagan. Nadie se mueve. Un equipo de rescate acaba de detectar una vibración diminuta bajo toneladas de concreto. El Pass Band, un equipo capaz de captar movimientos imperceptibles, confirma lo que todos esperan escuchar después de tres días de búsqueda: aún hay vida. (more…)
By Alejandra García Elizalde on June 30, 2026 from Caracas
—“Complete silence!”
La Guaira Venezuela
The order is repeated over and over again in front of the collapsed building in La Guaira. Those watching from the street stop talking. Engines are turned off. No one moves. A rescue team has just detected a tiny vibration beneath tons of concrete. The Pass Band—a device capable of detecting imperceptible movements—confirms what everyone has been hoping to hear after three days of searching: there is still life. (more…)
By Chris Gilbert and Cira Pascual Marquina on June 29, 2026
There is no such thing as a purely natural disaster, especially in a country under siege. Likewise, the response to any disaster is always mediated by social, political, and even geopolitical factors. Following the devastating 1812 earthquake that occurred during the independence struggle, Simón Bolívar said: “If nature opposes us, we will fight against it and make it obey us.” Today, this remark can sound jarring—like a strange anti-ecological outburst—but what Bolívar meant was that the strategic project of emancipation must remain in the forefront and guide our actions, even when confronting a natural challenge. (more…)
Alejandra García Elizalde on June 29, 2026 from Caracas
A Cuba Special Search and Rescue Brigade prepares to leave for Venezuela.
Venezuela was just beginning to recover from the wounds left by the January 3 attack when a new tragedy struck the country once again. On that day, U.S. bombs rocked Caracas and La Guaira, leaving more than a hundred dead. Among them were 32 Cuban fighters who lost their lives defending Venezuelan soil. Months later, while the nation was still seeking solace in its grief, the earthquakes of June 24 opened a new chapter of loss and uncertainty. (more…)
By Atilio B. Boron on June 29, 2026
June 28, 2026 -La Guaira Venezuela
In the first months of 2026, Venezuela has been the victim of two traumatic events. First, on January 3, the military attack known as “Operation Absolute Resolution,” launched by the U.S. government against Caracas and, to a lesser extent, other cities such as La Guaira. The second trauma: last Wednesday’s double earthquake. But let’s take it one step at a time. (more…)
By the Orinoco Tribune Staff on June 28, 2026 from Caracas
Rescue team at a collapsed building in La Guaira, Venezuela, working to save the lives of survivors still under the rubble. Photo: AFP.
The president of the Venezuelan National Assembly, Jorge Rodríguez, reported on Saturday afternoon on the massive state emergency response after the tragedy caused by a double earthquake on Wednesday, June 24. (more…)