Jorge Rodríguez (Venezuelan politician)
Venezuelan politician
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Support for the binational energy treaty between the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and the United States of America … is approved,
- Jorge Rodriguez saidAljazeeraaljazeera.com/news/2026…
We agreed on a first in-person meeting in Caracas next week,
- Jorge Rodriguez, the head of the National Assembly and chief government negotiator, said after a telephone call with opposition figure Dinorah FigueraHürriyet Daily Newshurriyetdailynews.com/venezuel…
Only through unity can we move forward with reconstruction and maintain peace,
- Jorge Rodríguez's brief statement saidBBCbbc.com/news/articles…
Venezuela never tires of thanking the countries, the peoples of the world, and the governments of the world that have offered a helping hand,
- Rodriguez saidFree Press Journalfreepressjournal.in/world/vene…
In honour of the memory of the victims, I have decided to decree National Mourning for seven (7) days, starting at 6:00 p.m. today,
- Rodriguez wrote in a statement posted on social mediaFree Press Journalfreepressjournal.in/world/vene…
Today we celebrate Hernan's life. We celebrate the greatness of the human spirit when people unite for a single purpose: to save another,
- Rodriguez said on social media, thanking Venezuelan and foreign rescue teams involved in the operationXinhuaNetenglish.news.cn/20260703/cf351…
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US defends Trump's Venezuela oil deal
Le Mondelemonde.fr/en/international…President Donald Trump’s unusual Venezuela oil deal is coming into fuller view, but his plan to use the proceeds to replenish America’s diminished emergency energy supplies remains a head-scratcher
CNNcnn.com/2026/09…Death toll from Venezuela twin quakes rises to over 6,300
Saudi Gazettesaudigazette.com.sa/article/66…Venezuela has offered emergency assistance to earthquake-hit Colombia after a powerful 7.4-magnitude quake reportedly killed 111 people
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/videos/vene…Jailed ex-leader Maduro welcomes ‘any path to dialogue’ in Venezuela ahead of US talks
South China Morning Postscmp.com/news/world…Venezuela and the Dominican Republic have agreed to work towards restoring relations, which were severed after the Dominican Republic criticised the re-election of former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as fraudulent
Aljazeeraaljazeera.com/news/2026…Venezuela transition talks to start this week — World News
Hürriyet Daily Newshurriyetdailynews.com/venezuel…In a glittering ballroom in central London, around 200 people in the energy industry gathered to discuss a proposition that, a mere eight months ago, seemed unthinkable: investing in Venezuelan oil
CNNcnn.com/2026/08…Venezuela twin earthquake death toll rises to 5,000 as relief operation enters new phase
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/world/news…Volunteers made a giant cake to cheer up around 3,000 Venezuelan children displaced by last month’s powerful twin earthquakes
Aljazeeraaljazeera.com/video/newsfeed…He Has a $25 Million Bounty on His Head, But Is Also a U.S. Partner in Venezuela.
The New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/07…The announcement comes just over six months after US troops seized Nicolás Maduro, the Venezuelan leader at the time, in a dawn raid on the capital, Caracas, and took him to New York to face drug-trafficking charges
BBCbbc.com/news/articles…Death toll from Venezuela twin quakes rises to 4,490
Saudi Gazettesaudigazette.com.sa/article/66…Moment Venezuela earthquake survivor is pulled out of rubble after eight days trapped
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…Venezuela quake death toll rises to 4,333
China Dailychinadaily.com.cn/a/202607…More than 19,000 left homeless as Venezuela struggles to aid survivors
Gulf Newsgulfnews.com/world/death…Death toll in Venezuela quakes rises past 4,000
Gulf Newsgulfnews.com/world/americas…Victims of the powerful twin earthquakes that jolted Venezuela last month as well as people spared by the destruction on Thursday flooded relief services offered by nongovernmental organizations in the hardest-hit areas
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/tom…Death toll from Venezuela’s twin quakes rises to 3,889
CTV Newsctvnews.ca/world/article…Victims of the powerful twin earthquakes that jolted Venezuela last month as well as people spared by the destruction on Thursday flooded relief services offered by nongovernmental organizations in the hardest-hit areas
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/tom…Venezuela earthquake survivor rescued after eight days trapped under rubble
The Telegraphtelegraph.co.uk/world/news…Rescuers pulled a 43-year-old security guard alive from a collapsed basement, ending a gruelling days-long operation that became a symbol of hope after the devastation of twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela eight days earlier
Irish Timesirishtimes.com/world/americas…Venezuela clings to hope after boy, 3, rescued six days after quakes
The Timesthetimes.com/world/latin…Widespread destruction and structural collapse followed the country after it was struck by 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes mere seconds apart on June 24
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/world/news…Over 58,000 buildings likely damaged or destroyed in Venezuela: satellite data
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/world/news…Venezuela Quake Toll Reaches 1,719, Government Sets Up Shelters
Bloomberg Newsbloomberg.com/news/articles…Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes rises to 1,700
Deccan Heralddeccanherald.com/world/rest…The effects of more than a decade of government mismanagement and economic sanctions are clear at Dr. José Manuel de Los Ríos Children’s Hospital in Caracas, where Dr. Huníades Urbina-Medina can treat only four children at a time in the intensive care unit
CNNcnn.com/2026/06…Venezuela quake death toll rises to 1,430
China Dailychinadaily.com.cn/a/202606…More than 1,600 foreign rescuers are helping search for quake survivors
ABP Livenews.abplive.com/news/world…US sends aid, search teams to Venezuela after devastating earthquake
Asianet Newsablenewsable.asianetnews.com/world…Northwestern Venezuela was hit by two earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, just minutes apart
Le Mondelemonde.fr/en/environment…Neighbours dig through Venezuela rubble to search for loved ones after 2 deadly earthquakes
CTV Newsctvnews.ca/climate/and…Venezuela is racing against time on Thursday to rescue hundreds believed trapped beneath collapsed buildings after twin powerful earthquakes left at least 188 people dead and 1,520 injured, while authorities warned the toll could rise further as rescuers struggled to reach the worst-hit areas
Global Times Chinaglobaltimes.cn/page/202606…US hails initial meeting between Venezuelan government, opposition
Reutersreuters.com/world/americas…The meeting in Caracas was the first public rapprochement between the ruling party and opposition members in nearly three years, since the two sides signed a deal to hold 2024 presidential elections
Irish Timesirishtimes.com/world/americas…Venezuela releases 300 prisoners under amnesty law
France 24france24.com/en/video…Venezuela’s government plans to release from custody this week 300 people, some of whom have been detained for years for political reasons
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/venezue…More than 1,500 Venezuelan political prisoners apply for amnesty
BBCbbc.com/news/articles…The amnesty was approved by Venezuela's congress on Thursday as part of a wave of reforms encouraged by the United States after it ousted and captured former President Nicolas Maduro on January 3
Le Mondelemonde.fr/en/international…A US shipment of medicines and medical supplies to Venezuela signals a new era of cooperation
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/venezue…President Donald Trump boasted on Friday about a secret US “discombobulator” weapon that can block Russian and Chinese defence systems, as he met the elite troops who captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro
South China Morning Postscmp.com/news/world…Venezuela’s National Assembly chief rules out new presidential election
Aljazeeraaljazeera.com/news/2026…But last weekend a team of reporters was finally allowed to visit Caracas
Guardiantheguardian.com/world/2026…Venezuela parliament chief vows quick release of remaining political prisoners
The Manila Timesmanilatimes.net/2026/02…Friday’s announcement was seen as a positive step towards addressing human rights abuses under the leadership of former President Nicolas Maduro
Aljazeeraaljazeera.com/news/2026…Venezuela amnesty bill excludes gross rights abuses under Chávez, Maduro
Buenos Aires Timesbatimes.com.ar/news/latin…An amnesty law that would provide clemency to political prisoners in Venezuela has passed an initial vote unanimously in the National Assembly, stirring hopes among the country’s opposition
Aljazeeraaljazeera.com/news/2026…Venezuela's acting president overhauls oil industry amid pressure from Trump administration
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/world/venezuelas…Venezuela Revised Oil Bill Would Ease Taxes to Entice Investors
Bloomberg Newsbloomberg.com/news/articles…Leaked video shows Venezuela regime’s desperate struggle to control message
Guardiantheguardian.com/world/2026…CNN has reconstructed the January 3 mission, analyzing more than 50 videos and images filmed by eyewitnesses and mapping the flight paths of US helicopters to focus on those critical final moments
CNNcnn.com/2026/01…Venezuela’s interim president’s oil law reform to break with Chavez model
Aljazeeraaljazeera.com/economy/2026…The legislation would formally break decades of state command over some of the world's largest oil reserves, create new opportunities for private companies to invest and establish international arbitration for investment disputes
ABC News Goabcnews.go.com/International/w…Venezuela Gets First $300 Million From US-Backed Oil Sales
Bloomberg Newsbloomberg.com/news/articles…The president’s message since sending troops into Venezuela has been clear: This is about oil, not democracy
The New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/01…Venezuela’s Machado Meets Trump in Push for Post-Maduro Role
Bloomberg Newsbloomberg.com/news/articles…Since United States armed forces abducted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on January 3, Machado has maintained a steady public presence
Aljazeeraaljazeera.com/news/longform…Venezuela Strongman and Maduro Ally, Diosdado Cabello, Faces an Uneasy Transition
The New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/01…At her first press conference since Maduro's dramatic capture by US forces on January 3, Rodriguez cast herself as a unifier
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/world/news…Venezuelans have 'hope' for country's future
BBCbbc.com/news/articles…Legendary pro golfer Greg Norman on Wednesday praised President Donald Trump for U.S. action in Venezuela last week that led to the capture of Nicolás Maduro and his wife
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/sports/golf…Venezuelan officials return to X in apparent end to Maduro-era ban on platform
CNNcnn.com/2026/01…Rodríguez announced her return to X with a message calling for unity and stability
International Business Timesibtimes.com/venezuela/restores…Venezuelan prisoners are released but doubts remain over democratic opening
Le Mondelemonde.fr/en/international…While the Javier Milei administration wholeheartedly applauded last weekend’s seizure of Nicolás Maduro, only adjusting its stance to tone down support for opposition leader María Corina Machado in line with Donald Trump, there were reactions at other levels
Buenos Aires Timesbatimes.com.ar/news/argentina…Venezuela Vows to Release Prisoners After US Captures Maduro
Bloomberg Newsbloomberg.com/news/articles…Venezuela released citizens and foreigners from its prisons on Thursday in what a top government official described as a gesture to “seek peace” less than a week after former President Nicolas Maduro was captured by US forces to face federal drug-trafficking charges in New York
South China Morning Postscmp.com/news/world…Zohran Mamdani, other New York leaders rip Trump over Venezuela attack, Nicolas Maduro's capture: ‘Act of war’
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/world/news…The president also relied even more heavily on Cuban counterintelligence and bodyguards, more trusted than Venezuelans, with the latter not allowed to use mobile phones
Guardiantheguardian.com/world/2026…