Venezuela News News Venezuela: Venezuela's earthquake recovery overshadows its push for democracy
News channel or source: https://www.npr.org/2026/07/14/nx-s1-5893438/venezuelas-democracy-delayed
Published on: Thursday 16 July 2026
After twin earthquakes killed thousands, Venezuela's recovery effort has pushed another crisis into the background: the fight for a return to democracy.
News Venezuela: Marco Rubio says Venezuela’s democratic transition will begin in early August
News channel or source: https://english.elpais.com/international/2026-07-21/marco-rubio-says-venezuelas-democratic-transition-will-begin-in-early-august.html
Published on: Monday 20 July 2026
The United States is accelerating the transition process in Venezuela. Washington has exercised special control over the Caribbean country since January 3, when it launched a military operation to capture Nicolás Maduro in Caracas and install Delcy Rodríguez as acting president.