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Residents and rescue workers search through the rubble of a collapsed building after an earthquake struck cali, colombia, aug. 10, 2026. Photo via santiago saldarriaga (ap).
Aug 10, 2026 / ,

M7.4 Earthquake Strikes Columbia, kills at least 100

At 7:34 local time this morning, a M7.4 Earthquake struck 5 kilometers south of San José del Palmar,
Debris in caracas
Jun 25, 2026 /

Update: Hundreds dead, thousands missing as two earthquakes shake Venezuela

Two major earthquakes struck Venezuela within seconds Wednesday evening, shaking Caracas and causing buildings to collapse as rescue crews searched through rubble.
M7. 4 earthquake strikes columbia, kills at least 100
Jan 7, 2026 /

Marinera (Bella-1) tanker has been secured by U.S Forces

The United States has carried out an operation to seize a Venezuela-linked tanker formerly known as Bella-1
M7. 4 earthquake strikes columbia, kills at least 100
Jan 6, 2026 /

Timeline of the shooting in Caracas, Venezuela

This article uses tweets as the timeline.
Usaf mq-9 reaper uav, demonstrative
Dec 30, 2025 /

U.S. Strikes Land Target in Venezuela

President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States struck a Venezuelan “dock area” he described as
A profile image of tanker bella-1
Dec 30, 2025 /

Bella 1 Still On the Run

UPDATE (1431 EST 12/31/25): Bella 1 is still on the run. CNN reports this morning that the White
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