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Venezuelan leader addresses post-earthquake situation

Updated 2026-07-05 23:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

Interim President Delcy Rodriguez marked Independence Day by defending her government's response to the June 24 earthquakes, which caused significant damage and fatalities. The story includes a personal account of rescue efforts by Jesus Garcia, an ex-firefighter.

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Al Jazeera

How a son rescued his father from the rubble of Venezuela’s earthquakes

After the June 24 earthquakes, ex-firefighter Jesus Garcia found himself working to save his dad and younger brothers.

2026-07-05 22:41 UTC

Al Jazeera

Venezuelan leader marks Independence Day with message of ‘no social unrest’

Interim President Delcy Rodriguez once again defends her government's handling of the deadly earthquakes on June 24.

2026-07-05 22:48 UTC