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Civilians rescue, $310M aid; media barred at burials

7/7/2026

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  • Civilians led rescue operations and supplied in-kind aid in La Guaira, assisted by volunteers.
  • U.S. chargé d’affaires John Barrett said Venezuela has been fully compliant with U.S. requests and that humanitarian aid now exceeds $310 million.
  • Acting President Delcy Rodriguez defended the quake response, claiming a media conspiracy without evidence.
  • Police blocked media from a cemetery where victims are buried, where authorities pledged funeral costs for families lacking resources.