A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck off the northern coast of Venezuela on Friday, adding to a humanitarian crisis following twin earthquakes on Wednesday that killed at least 920 people. According to the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the latest tremor occurred 61 kilometres (36 miles) northwest of Maracay. This follows the catastrophic 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude … Read more
Four members of the band Van Der Dijs—Manuel Van Der Dijs, Gabriel Gómez, Xander Hernández, and Abraham Foucault—died following the collapse of the Costanar II building in the Tanaguarenas sector, facing the Club Caraballeda. According to reports from the radio station La Mega 107, the musicians were trapped in the structure during the incident. While … Read more
A pair of powerful earthquakes measuring magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela on Wednesday, resulting in at least 164 deaths and 970 injuries, according to interim President Delcy Rodriguez. The tremors, centered west of Caracas, caused widespread structural collapse, particularly in the state of La Guaira, and forced the closure of the international airport due … Read more
Canada is preparing humanitarian aid for Venezuela following two major earthquakes that struck the South American nation, Prime Minister Mark Carney said. According to Acting President Delcy Rodríguez, the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude tremors have resulted in at least 164 deaths and 971 injuries, and were among the strongest to strike Venezuela in more than … Read more
Rescue teams are currently searching for thousands of people feared trapped under collapsed buildings in Venezuela following two powerful earthquakes near the capital, Caracas. Interim President Delcy Rodríguez confirmed at least 188 deaths and 1,500 injuries, while the US Geological Survey (USGS) warns that predictive modeling suggests the final death toll could exceed 10,000. Opposition … Read more
How Cultural Journalism Like Daniel Alirio Castellano’s Work Could Shape the Future of Preserving Latin America’s Artistic Legacy Venezuela’s loss of journalist and researcher Daniel Alirio Castellano Amarista—whose meticulous work on cultural preservation, including the landmark book The Nutcracker: Vicente Nebreda and the Teatro Teresa Carreño (1996–2015), won the country’s top literary and dance awards—highlights … Read more
President Donald Trump’s second term is defined by a consolidation of power that differs significantly from his initial tenure, according to the book “Regime Change” by New York Times reporters Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan. Trump reportedly believes that the 2020 election loss ultimately strengthened his current position, allowing him to bypass the institutional friction, … Read more
Miss Venezuela 2013 Migbelis Castellanos reunited with her family in Venezuela recently, documenting the surprise visit on her Instagram account. The model and television personality shared footage of the encounter, which featured her surprising her grandparents and other relatives at their home. According to Castellanos, the trip was inspired by advice she received in 2021 … Read more
President Trump announced Friday that the U.S. military has killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, the alleged leader of the Venezuela-based gang Tren de Aragua. According to the President, U.S. Southern Command carried out a “swift and lethal kinetic strike” against the target, an operation he stated was “closely coordinated” with the Venezuelan government. Details of … Read more
How Venezuelan Exile Musicians Are Redefining Cultural Diplomacy Through Classical Fusion Venezuelan musicians in Spain are turning displacement into a global stage—blending classical mastery with rock, pop, and religious ceremonies to forge a new model for diaspora arts. The Orquesta Sinfónica Carlos Cruz-Diez’s performance at Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu for Pope Francis (June 2024) wasn’t just … Read more