Venezuela’s turn to Israel is about survival, not conviction
Delcy Rodriguez is courting Israel only to secure Washington’s support and undercut her main rival.

Delcy Rodriguez is courting Israel only to secure Washington’s support and undercut her main rival.





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Rescue teams in Venezuela’s La Guaira State say they’re never going to give up their search for earthquake survivors.

Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a message to a young Venezuelan earthquake survivor, recovering in hospital.
Quakes reduce Venezuela tourist town to rubble, leaving economy in tatters.
Many survivors are sheltering in tents set up in public parks, after twin earthquakes destroyed rows of buildings.

Delcy Rodriguez says 80% of the buildings that collapsed in earthquakes were privately developed.

Emergency relief is becoming the focus in Venezuela’s La Guaira state as aid stations distribute food.
Attention has turned to the humanitarian response after at least 2,295 people are confirmed dead, and 13,000 homeless.











Global News Insight’s Teresa Bo reports from a golf course turned relief centre in Venezuela.
Aid workers fear disease outbreaks in temporary shelters amid overcrowding, lack of access to clean water, sanitation.