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CodePink Demands Sanctions Lift After Quakes; Starlink Helps

6/26/2026

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CodePink urged the United States to lift sanctions on Venezuela and release frozen funds for emergency relief.
Two earthquakes in western Venezuela killed at least 589 people, injured 2,980 and left tens of thousands missing.
U.N. relief coordinator Tom Fletcher said a massive collective effort is needed to support the government-led response.
SpaceX’s Starlink will provide internet through July 25, while CodePink blames sanctions for weakening Venezuela’s disaster response.

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CodePink urged the United States to lift sanctions on Venezuela and release frozen funds for emergency relief.
Two earthquakes in western Venezuela killed at least 589 people, injured 2,980 and left tens of thousands missing.
U.N. relief coordinator Tom Fletcher said a massive collective effort is needed to support the government-led response.
SpaceX’s Starlink will provide internet through July 25, while CodePink blames sanctions for weakening Venezuela’s disaster response.