Caracas, Venezuela
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Aunt of Venezuelan boy pulled from rubble tells BBC she will give him 'mother's warmth'
Kleiber Moran, 2, was rescued on Wednesday, six days after last week's deadly earthquakes.
July 2, 2026Three-year-old rescued and taken to hospital six days after Venezuela quake
Video footage shows rescuers cheering as the child is pulled from rubble in La Guaira state.
June 30, 2026Aftershock frays nerves as many Venezuelans left to fend for themselves
In areas devastated by the twin earthquakes, people are using crowbars, pickaxes and their bare hands to try to reach survivors.
June 29, 2026Panic attacks and fractures - Venezuela hospital treats earthquake victims
The BBC travelled to a Caracas hospital that is treating people from the worst affected areas.
June 27, 2026In Caracas, this feels like the hardest moment in Venezuela's modern history
Rescue teams are working ceaselessly to reach those trapped under rubble. But as hope fades, anger is growing.
June 27, 2026Venezuela earthquakes kill 920 people as families desperate for news
Hundreds are still feared trapped under the rubble, as international rescue teams start to arrive.
June 26, 2026Mother dies saving daughter in Venezuela earthquakes
Héctor Bello wrote on social media that "you gave your own life for our daughter" in the quakes which killed at least 920 people.
June 26, 2026Rescues and prayers a day after Venezuelan earthquakes
The BBC's Vanessa Silva reports from Caracas as the city faces the aftermath of back-to-back tremors.
June 26, 2026Rescuers search rubble for survivors as Venezuela earthquakes kill at least 188
Nearly 1,500 people have been injured after two seven-plus magnitude shallow quakes hit seconds apart.
June 25, 2026Earthquake is devastating blow to Venezuela at time of uncertainty
The twin quakes come less than six months after Venezuela's then-leader Nicolás Maduro was seized by US forces.
June 25, 2026People flee as building collapses on Caracas outskirts
The capital and its surrounding areas have seen some of the worst damage from the 7.2 and 7.5 quakes, which hit a minute apart.
June 25, 2026'I thought building would fall on top of me' - Venezuelans describe earthquake panic
Two quakes hit the capital seconds apart, the first at a magnitude of 7.2 and the second at 7.5.
June 25, 2026Moment earthquake hits Venezuela and leaves buildings collapsed
Video filmed by BBC reporters, contributors and locals shows the aftermath, as frantic residents evacuate.
June 24, 2026Venezuela signs deal with US energy giant to rebuild power grid
The deal with General Electric is the latest sign of co-operation between US firms and Venezuela's interim government.
June 16, 2026Venezuela, General Electric sign cooperation agreement on power supply - Reuters
Venezuela, General Electric sign cooperation agreement on power supply Reuters
June 15, 2026Lazard bids to replace Centerview as Venezuela financial adviser, source says - Reuters
Lazard bids to replace Centerview as Venezuela financial adviser, source says Reuters
June 14, 2026American Airlines to resume US flights to Haiti in November - Reuters
American Airlines to resume US flights to Haiti in November Reuters
June 12, 2026Venezuela moves pacts forward with Shell, including Loran gas field - Reuters
Venezuela moves pacts forward with Shell, including Loran gas field Reuters
June 11, 2026A sneak peek inside Mexico’s iconic Azteca Stadium before World Cup kickoff
The BBC's Will Grant got access inside the renovated venue ahead of the first game of the tournament.
June 11, 2026US conducts military drill over Venezuelan capital Caracas - Reuters
US conducts military drill over Venezuelan capital Caracas Reuters
May 23, 2026Venezuelans in Miami and Caracas celebrate historic WBC victory over USA
Venezuela won its first-ever World Baseball Classic title, defeating the United States 3–2 in the championship game.
March 18, 2026Venezuelan opposition leader Machado to participate in Houston energy conference next week - Reuters
Venezuelan opposition leader Machado to participate in Houston energy conference next week Reuters
March 17, 2026Iran attacks breach international law, Swiss Defence Minister says - Reuters
Iran attacks breach international law, Swiss Defence Minister says Reuters
March 8, 2026China spent years building ties in Latin America. Can Trump make room for the US?
US President Donald Trump will meet with ideologically-aligned Latin American leaders to try and counter China's influence in the region.
March 7, 2026Inside Venezuela's political transition two months after Maduro's ousting
The BBC's Ione Wells reports from the country and speaks to recently freed opposition politicians about the government's future and relations with the US.
March 6, 2026Trump sets his sights on crisis-hit Cuba after Iran action
The US president has claimed the Cuban authorities “want to make a deal so bad”.
March 6, 2026US and Venezuela agree to resume diplomatic ties after Maduro capture
The US said the two sides would make joint efforts to promote stability after the US seized Maduro and his wife.
March 6, 2026Venezuela and US to work together on mining developments, Rodríguez says
Venezuela's interim president made the announcement after meeting with US interior minister Doug Burgum at the presidential palace in Caracas.
March 5, 2026Dirty laundry and chocolate bars: How Venezuelan prisoners smuggled messages out of jail
Prisoners recently released from detention in Venezuela describe the conditions under which they were held.
March 5, 2026USDOT approves American Airlines flights to Venezuela - Reuters
USDOT approves American Airlines flights to Venezuela Reuters
March 4, 2026Venezuela mining reform coming soon, acting president says, as US official hails potential - Reuters
Venezuela mining reform coming soon, acting president says, as US official hails potential Reuters
March 4, 2026China says it seeks communication with US but vows to hold its 'red lines' - Reuters
China says it seeks communication with US but vows to hold its 'red lines' Reuters
March 4, 2026Exclusive: US turns up heat on Venezuela with threat to indict new leader Delcy Rodriguez - Reuters
Exclusive: US turns up heat on Venezuela with threat to indict new leader Delcy Rodriguez Reuters
March 3, 2026Attack on Iran could buoy Trump in talks with China's Xi - Reuters
Attack on Iran could buoy Trump in talks with China's Xi Reuters
March 3, 2026Iran conflict disrupts oil supply to Asian countries dependent on Middle East - Reuters
Iran conflict disrupts oil supply to Asian countries dependent on Middle East Reuters
March 2, 2026Satellite images show more aircraft at Saudi airbase used by US forces - Reuters
Satellite images show more aircraft at Saudi airbase used by US forces Reuters
February 27, 2026Watch: BBC on streets of Mexican city gripped by deadly cartel violence
BBC international correspondent Quentin Sommerville travelled to Culiacán in northern Sinaloa state following an explosion in violence.
February 25, 2026BBC sees damage in Puerto Vallarta after Mexican cartel violence
BBC's Will Grant visits Puerto Vallarta, a popular coastal resort town, to see the damage.
February 25, 2026BBC's Will Grant on the atmosphere in Mexico following unrest
The BBC's Will Grant describes how locals are feeling in Guadalajara, the capital of Jalisco, Mexico, after a wave of violence hit the streets.
February 24, 2026Canada plans to assist Cuba while Washington squeezes the island - Reuters
Canada plans to assist Cuba while Washington squeezes the island Reuters
February 24, 2026Italian region resists US pressure to curb use of Cuban doctors - Reuters
Italian region resists US pressure to curb use of Cuban doctors Reuters
February 23, 2026Brazil doesn't want 'new Cold War', Lula says before Trump meeting - Reuters
Brazil doesn't want 'new Cold War', Lula says before Trump meeting Reuters
February 22, 2026More than 1,500 Venezuelan political prisoners apply for amnesty
The announcement by the head of Venezuela's National Assembly comes amid US pressure following the capture of ex-President Nicolás Maduro.
February 22, 2026Venezuela has received more than 1,550 requests under amnesty law - Reuters
Venezuela has received more than 1,550 requests under amnesty law Reuters
February 21, 2026US says it struck vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing three men - Reuters
US says it struck vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing three men Reuters
February 21, 2026Venezuelan opposition politician released after amnesty law passed
Juan Pablo Guanipa announces that he has been freed after "almost nine months" of imprisonment.
February 20, 2026