Venezuela quake relief: cable restored, internet back

Timeline

1. 7 days ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

   Ecuador Repatriates 36 Citizens and 3 Deceased After Venezuela Quakes

   Ecuador sent firefighters and consular staff to Venezuela after the June 24 earthquakes, repatriated 36 citizens and three bodies, assisted 1,500 Ecuadorians and delivered 30 tons of aid; the temporary mission,

2. 8 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

   Venezuela restores full internet connectivity after submarine cable repair

   Following a 7.5‑magnitude quake on 24 June 2026 that severed its main submarine cable, Venezuela restored full internet service in 29 days. Cirion Technologies, using the Wave Sentinel vessel, repaired the line

3. 10 days ago

   [POLITICS] 4 sources

   Vietnam dispatches rescue team to Venezuela and announces free city buses

   Vietnam held a Party Central Committee meeting, sent rescue aid to earthquake‑hit Venezuela, launched free city buses, and hosted ASEAN events amid a heat wave.

4. 11 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources

   Venezuela's submarine cable repair nears completion, restoring internet links

   Wave Sentinel's repair work on Venezuela's Cirion submarine cable has restored both ends, with final laser splicing and testing set to bring back international internet connectivity.

5. 13 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

   Cirion Technologies Begins Repair of Submarine Cable Off Venezuela After Earthquake

   Cirion Technologies has started repairing its submarine cable off Venezuela using the Wave Sentinel vessel and a subsea robot, following June 24 earthquakes that broke the link carrying most international data.

6. 14 days ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

   Stephany Abasali raises funds for Venezuela earthquake victims at World Cup final

   Miss Venezuela Universe Stephany Abasali used a QR‑code T‑shirt at the World Cup final in New York to raise donations for Caritas Venezuela, aiding victims of the June 24 earthquakes.

7. 16 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

   Wave Sentinel Arrives in Guaranao, Venezuela to Repair Submarine Internet Cable

   The Wave Sentinel arrived in Guaranao, Venezuela on July 17 to begin customs clearance and repair a submarine fiber‑optic cable damaged by the June 24 earthquake, aiming to fully restore international internet.

8. 16 days ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   Earthquake‑stricken children in La Guaira to watch World Cup 2026 final

   About 200 earthquake‑displaced children in La Guaira, Venezuela, will watch the 2026 World Cup final on July 19, with food, gifts and a census to aid relief distribution.

9. 16 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Venezuela urged to lift NGO restrictions after June earthquakes

   UN experts asked Venezuela to eliminate legal and banking hurdles facing NGOs after the June 24 earthquakes, stressing the need for unrestricted civil‑society aid for recovery.

10. 17 days ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources

    Ecuador and Venezuela launch school safety inspections amid disaster response

    Ecuador will inspect Chimborazo schools for safety, while Venezuela's vice‑minister checks shelters housing 351 families in La Guaira after earthquakes.

11. 18 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources

    Venezuela to restore broken submarine internet cable with specialized repair ship

    After June 24 earthquakes broke Venezuela's international fiber‑optic cable, CONATEL scheduled the Wave Sentinel repair ship to arrive mid‑July and fully restore internet capacity.

12. 23 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources

    Vietnam Prime Minister Honors Disaster‑Relief Team After Venezuela Earthquake

    Vietnam’s PM praised a 124‑person military‑police team that aided Venezuela after a deadly earthquake, noting aid delivered, bodies recovered and awards received.

13. 24 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Venezuela quake response boosted by Starlink kits and mobile alert apps

    Starlink supplied 1,600+ connectivity kits to aid rescue and medical teams after Venezuela’s deadly 24 June earthquakes, while Google alerts and earthquake‑monitoring apps helped citizens get early warnings and

14. 25 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources

    Vietnam Airlift Returns Rescue Team from Venezuela

    Vietnam Airlines’ Airbus A350 (flight VN68) left Hanoi on 8 July to fetch 124 Vietnamese troops from Venezuela after the June 24 earthquakes, returning with crew, equipment and dogs; Venezuela awarded Hero of V

15. 25 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 29 sources

    Venezuela earthquake relief sees 449 rescued animals and multinational rescue teams

    After the June 24 magnitude 7.2‑7.5 quakes in Venezuela, 449 animals were rescued and foreign teams from Brazil, Vietnam and others provided aid, while death toll rose above 3,800.

16. 25 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Ecuador restores consular services in Venezuela following deadly June earthquakes

    Ecuador reopens consular services in Venezuela after June earthquakes, offering passports, IDs, civil‑registry aid and 24‑hour emergency help from the Swiss Embassy.

17. 27 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources

    Vietnam Airlines completes record 16,398‑km humanitarian flight to Venezuela

    Vietnam Airlines' humanitarian mission to earthquake‑hit Venezuela included two aid flights and a record‑setting 16,398 km nonstop A350‑900 ferry from Caracas to Hanoi, the second‑longest A350 flight ever.

18. 27 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

    Venezuelan regulator Conatel launches emergency plan after submarine cable rupture

    Venezuela’s Conatel fast‑tracked regulatory approval after a Cirion submarine cable break, allowing land links with Colombia to restore internet for local providers.

19. 29 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources

    Ecuador brings home remains of three citizens killed in Caracas earthquake

    Ecuador received the cremated remains of three citizens killed in the Caracas earthquake, repatriated by a C‑130 flight that also returned 18 other nationals, amid broader humanitarian aid efforts.

20. 29 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Pastaza Province Launches Solidarity Campaign to Aid Venezuelan Families

    Pastaza, Ecuador, launched a solidarity drive on 29 June to collect food, hygiene items and medicines for vulnerable families in Venezuela, with collection points across the province until 17 July.

21. 30 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 35 sources

    Venezuela quake relief prompts sanctions‑lift plea and $300 M UN funding appeal

    Venezuela’s June 24 earthquakes killed 3 811, injured 16 740 and displaced 17 907; the UN seeks $300 M more aid, while economists, China and the US discuss lifting sanctions and increasing humanitarian support.

22. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Venezuela Receives Condolences and Aid from Nicaragua and Equatorial Guinea after June Quakes

    Nicaragua and Equatorial Guinea sent delegations to Venezuela in early July to sign condolences and deliver aid after the June 24 double earthquake.

23. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Venezuela earthquake recovery aided by satellite connectivity from Digitel and Telesat

    After deadly June 24 earthquakes in Venezuela, Digitel and SpaceX's Starlink, plus Telesat's satellite capacity, are restoring communications for communities and responders.

24. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 15 sources

    Vietnam rescue team recovers 54 victims in Venezuela earthquake

    Vietnam’s 124‑person rescue team has recovered 54 victims and aided locals as Venezuela’s twin quakes leave over 3,300 dead, 16,000 injured and thousands homeless.

25. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Vietnamese rescue team recovers 30 victims from Venezuela earthquake rubble

    Vietnam’s rescue team in La Guaira, Venezuela has retrieved 30 earthquake victims over four days, using specialized equipment and coordinating with local authorities.

26. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Venezuelan earthquake relief honored at World Cup Mexico‑Ecuador match

    Fans at the Mexico‑Ecuador World Cup 2026 match chanted “¡No están solos!” to support earthquake‑hit Venezuela, joining FIFA officials in a show of regional solidarity.

27. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources

    Vietnam Sends Rescue Teams and Humanitarian Aid to Earthquake‑Stricken Venezuela

    Vietnam deployed over 300 rescue personnel and 45 tonnes of aid to Venezuela after the 24 June 2026 earthquakes, locating 11 victims and continuing search operations.

28. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Venezuela's La Guaira receives free satellite SMS service after June earthquakes

    After June's twin quakes, Venezuela's Conatel approved satellite‑direct mobile service and Digitel launched free Starlink‑based SMS in La Guaira to restore communications.

29. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Vietnam Airlines cargo flight delivers 47 tonnes of aid to quake‑hit Venezuela

    Vietnam Airlines sent an Airbus A350 on 29 June carrying ~47 tonnes of humanitarian aid to earthquake‑hit Venezuela, following an earlier flight that delivered rescue personnel and equipment.

30. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Vietnam readies 2026 Capital Law and dispatches rescue teams to Venezuela

    Vietnam prepares to enact its 2026 Capital Law in Hanoi while sending 174 rescuers to aid Venezuela after recent earthquakes.

31. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Ecuador reports record refugee influx and repatriates citizens after Venezuela quake

    Ecuador recorded a historic 81,673 refugees, mainly Colombians, amid asylum system strains, and repatriated six citizens from Venezuela after the recent quake, bringing total returns to nine.

32. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources

    Vietnam deploys disaster‑relief team to earthquake‑hit Venezuela

    Vietnam sent 82 rescue personnel, medical staff and equipment to aid earthquake victims in Venezuela, launching a 20‑day humanitarian mission praised by Venezuelan officials.

33. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Ecuador opens collection points for aid to earthquake‑hit Venezuela

    Ecuador set up university‑based collection points in eight provinces to gather humanitarian aid—water, food, clothing, hygiene items—for families hit by the June 2026 Venezuelan earthquakes.

34. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Vietnam Deploys Rescue Team to Earthquake‑Stricken Venezuela

    Vietnam sent an 82‑member rescue team, including border‑guard dogs, to aid search‑and‑rescue after a deadly Venezuelan earthquake that killed over 1,700 people.

35. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 24 sources

    Vietnam Sends Rescue Teams and Supplies to Earthquake‑Stricken Venezuela

    Vietnam dispatched a special flight with 124 personnel, dogs and 40‑50 t of aid, plus army, police and border‑guard teams, to assist rescue after Venezuela’s deadly June earthquakes.

36. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 7 sources

    Vietnamese Military Deploys 82 Personnel to Aid Earthquake Relief in Venezuela

    Vietnam sent 82 military and police personnel, with equipment totaling 88 tonnes, to assist earthquake relief in Venezuela, following a ceremony led by Lt Gen Nguyễn Trường Thắng.

37. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 9 sources

    Starlink provides free satellite connectivity in Venezuela after June earthquakes

    Starlink will provide free satellite internet and SMS services in Venezuela after the June 24 earthquakes, with free Mobile SMS until July 25 and a temporary regulator‑approved Direct‑to‑Device licence for Movi

38. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources

    United States lifts sanctions on Venezuela to aid earthquake rescue operations

    The U.S. has temporarily lifted sanctions on Venezuela to enable rescue and aid efforts after deadly earthquakes, permitting humanitarian transactions until Oct 23 and signaling improved ties with interim‑pres

39. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources

    Vietnam pledges aid to earthquake‑hit Venezuela

    Vietnam said it will aid earthquake‑stricken Venezuela, offering support and monitoring its citizens there, while also reporting assistance to Vietnamese businesses after a Moscow fire.

40. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    US relaxes Venezuela sanctions for earthquake relief

    The U.S. Treasury’s OFAC issued General License 60, allowing humanitarian transactions with Venezuela after deadly earthquakes, while keeping core sanctions in place until Oct 23 2026.

41. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 14 sources

    Starlink Provides Free Internet to Earthquake‑Stricken Venezuela

    After two magnitude‑7 quakes in Venezuela, Starlink will give free satellite internet until July 25, while officials thank Elon Musk and other firms offer emergency telecom support.

42. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources

    Venezuela's telecoms cleared for US connections as earthquake relief urges open communications

    A new U.S. OFAC license lets global telecom firms link with Venezuelan operators, while earthquake relief groups press the government to keep mobile and internet services open after recent 7‑plus quakes.

43. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources

    Venezuela aids 879,000 people as Ecuadorian consular support follows major earthquake

    OCHA reports 879,000 Venezuelans receiving aid after a major earthquake, while Ecuador opens consular assistance channels for its citizens in the affected areas.

44. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 7 sources

    United States eases Venezuela sanctions, opening aviation, telecom and investment

    U.S. Treasury issued licenses easing sanctions on Venezuela's airline, telecoms and a PDVSA bond, while a Brazilian business delegation of 30 firms visited Caracas to explore investment.

45. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Venezuelan business federation Fedecámaras advances economic development strategy

    Fedecámaras presented an AI‑focused employment plan at the ILO and held a Táchira border meeting to promote a special economic zone, aiming to boost Venezuela’s productivity and investment.

46. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources

    United States issues new licenses for Venezuela's oil, gas and mining sectors

    The U.S. Treasury’s OFAC issued new licenses expanding authorized oil, petrochemical and mining activities in Venezuela, allowing major energy firms to operate while keeping restrictions on certain countries.

47. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Venezuela Reactivates National Cargo Transport Council

    Venezuelan cargo‑transport leaders reactivated the National Council, naming Emiddio Palumbo coordinator and planning nationwide meetings, demands on diesel shortages, fuel‑station issues and fleet renewal.

48. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Venezuela's New OFAC Licenses Target Trade Financing Revitalization

    OFAC's new General Licenses 56 and 57 permit Venezuelan trade deals and banking transactions, aiming to boost import‑export financing amid dual inflation and a cautiously growing economy.

49. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Venezuela Game Show 2026 to draw 30,000 gaming fans in Caracas

    Venezuela Game Show 2026 will run 16‑18 Oct in Caracas, targeting 30,000 attendees with tournaments, cosplay, concerts and tech shows.

50. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Expo Fedecámaras Carabobo 2026 highlights Venezuela's business expansion

    Expo Fedecámaras Carabobo 2026 showcased 170 brands, drew top officials, and highlighted public‑private cooperation and new safety gear, aiming to boost Venezuela's regional economy.

51. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 7 sources

    Falcón Fex and Fedecámaras Expo boost culture, business in Venezuela

    Venezuelan towns hosted major cultural and business events in 2026, from Coro’s Falcón Fex festival and Charallave’s fair to the Fedecámaras Carabobo Expo, all aimed at boosting tourism, entrepreneurship and a

52. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Venezuela pushes faster admin processes and calls for sanction lift at Expo Fedeindustria

    Venezuelan commerce minister pledges faster digital admin services and urges sanction removal to boost the economy, announced at Expo Fedeindustria 2026.

53. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Venezuelan Ministers Unify Export Plan to Boost Sovereign Economy

    Venezuelan trade and transport ministers launch a roadmap to expand Caribbean exports and streamline customs.

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