Podcasts about Caracas

In a recent deal, the US acquired a 55% stake in Venezuela's oil reserves, sparking a mix of excitement and skepticism. But what does this really mean for the country's energy security, and is it all just a clever PR move?This episode delves into the intricacies of the deal, exploring the complexities of Venezuela's oil production and the challenges of turning a tar-like crude into usable fuel. The speaker discusses the finer points of the agreement, including the 100-year commitment and the $107 billion in old bills that need to be paid. They also examine the role of China and Russia in the region and how this deal affects their interests.The conversation touches on the idea that the US is essentially buying a foothold in the hemisphere, with the Venezuelan government being the key to this deal. The speaker questions the assumption that this is a long-term investment, pointing out that the government in Caracas is not a stable entity. They also discuss the fact that the oil reserves are not as proven as they seem, with many of the barrels yet to be drilled.If you're interested in understanding the nuances of this deal and the implications for the US, tune in to this episode to hear the speaker's take on the situation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Washington and Caracas have agreed a "historic" deal, which will more than double US oil reserves and provide investment for Venezuela's energy industry. Also: Emergency aid efforts are stepped up in Nepal and Tibet as nearly 2000 people are feared missing after the floods. Sudan lifts a two-year-old curfew and state of emergency in Khartoum. Experts say Denmark's forced contraception of Indigenous women in Greenland didn't meet the legal definition of genocide. British far-right commentator and MAGA supporter, Milo Yiannopoulos, is detained by ICE. And the surprise hit film about the French wartime leader Charles de Gaulle.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk Photo: An oil tanker near Puerto la Cruz, Venezuela Credit:REUTERS/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria

Value: After Hours is a podcast about value investing, Fintwit, and all things finance and investment by investors Tobias Carlisle, and Jake Taylor. We are live every Tuesday at 1.30pm E / 10.30am P.────────────────────── ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VALUE OPTIONS LETTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Three to five curated ideas every week — cash-secured puts, covered calls, and spreads on businesses we'd want to own at strikes we'd be willing to pay. Every trade includes the business thesis in plain English, the fair-value estimate and its key assumptions, the specific option trade with target premium, and the pre-identified exit criteria.Every idea reviewed and approved by an analyst before it hits your inbox.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠valueoptionsletter.com/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠──────────────────────See our latest episodes at https://acquirersmultiple.com/podcastAbout Jake Jake's Twitter: https://twitter.com/farnamjake1Jake's book: The Rebel Allocator https://amzn.to/2sgip3lABOUT THE PODCASTHi, I'm Tobias Carlisle. I launched The Acquirers Podcast to discuss the process of finding undervalued stocks, deep value investing, hedge funds, activism, buyouts, and special situations.We uncover the tactics and strategies for finding good investments, managing risk, dealing with bad luck, and maximizing success.SEE LATEST EPISODEShttps://acquirersmultiple.com/podcast/SEE OUR FREE DEEP VALUE STOCK SCREENER https://acquirersmultiple.com/screener/FOLLOW TOBIASWebsite: https://acquirersmultiple.com/Firm: https://acquirersfunds.com/ Twitter: ttps://twitter.com/GreenbackdLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobycarlisleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tobiascarlisleInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tobias_carlisleABOUT TOBIAS CARLISLETobias Carlisle is the founder of The Acquirer's Multiple®, and Acquirers Funds®. He is best known as the author of the #1 new release in Amazon's Business and Finance The Acquirer's Multiple: How the Billionaire Contrarians of Deep Value Beat the Market, the Amazon best-sellers Deep Value: Why Activists Investors and Other Contrarians Battle for Control of Losing Corporations (2014) (https://amzn.to/2VwvAGF), Quantitative Value: A Practitioner's Guide to Automating Intelligent Investment and Eliminating Behavioral Errors (2012) (https://amzn.to/2SDDxrN), and Concentrated Investing: Strategies of the World's Greatest Concentrated Value Investors (2016) (https://amzn.to/2SEEjVn). He has extensive experience in investment management, business valuation, public company corporate governance, and corporate law.Prior to founding the forerunner to Acquirers Funds in 2010, Tobias was an analyst at an activist hedge fund, general counsel of a company listed on the Australian Stock Exchange, and a corporate advisory lawyer. As a lawyer specializing in mergers and acquisitions he has advised on transactions across a variety of industries in the United States, the United Kingdom, China, Australia, Singapore, Bermuda, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand, and Guam. He is a graduate of the University of Queensland in Australia with degrees in Law (2001) and Business (Management) (1999).

¿Qué lugar de tu casa necesita urgentemente un poco de orden? Tal vez es ese clóset que ya no puedes cerrar, una cocina donde nunca parece haber suficiente espacio o ese rincón donde las cosas simplemente se van acumulando. Pero ¿y si el problema no fuera la falta de espacio, sino la manera en que lo estamos utilizando?Gaby Saavedra, organizadora profesional, nos cuenta su historia, cómo llegó al mundo de la organización y qué ha descubierto sobre lo que realmente hay detrás del desorden. Hablamos, sobre todo, de cómo crear sistemas de organización que funcionen en la vida real y que podamos mantener incluso cuando la vida se complica.Gabriela es venezolana, nacida en Uruguay y criada entre diferentes culturas, experiencias y lugares que despertaron en ella una gran curiosidad y sensibilidad por los pequeños detalles. Egresada en Educación, ejerció en el Colegio Humboldt de Caracas. Actualmente reside en la Ciudad de México, donde comenzó una nueva etapa en su vida y hoy canaliza su creatividad tanto en el mundo de los postres como en la organización y transformación de espacios, creando ambientes funcionales, armónicos y llenos de personalidad. Hablamos de algo que muchas veces se pasa por alto cuando pensamos en organización: antes de poner etiquetas, hay que escuchar y entender cómo vive realmente una persona. Porque no se trata de copiar esa despensa perfecta que vimos en Instagram. Nuestras rutinas, viajes, temporadas, familia y estilo de vida determinan cómo debería funcionar un espacio para nosotros.Gaby explica por qué un sistema solo funciona cuando está diseñado para la persona que realmente lo va a utilizar, y cómo hacer que las cosas sean visibles, accesibles y fáciles de devolver a su lugar para mantener el orden sin sentir que estamos organizando constantemente.También hablamos de cómo desprendernos de las cosas con menos culpa y mayor claridad, especialmente cuando se trata de regalos, objetos heredados o todas esas cosas que guardamos “por si acaso”. ¿Cuándo donar? ¿Cuándo vender? ¿Y por qué posponer esas decisiones muchas veces termina llevándonos nuevamente al mismo desorden?Si quieres ideas realistas para despejar espacios, organizar tu clóset y crear una casa más tranquila y funcional que se adapte a tu vida, y no al revés, escúchanos y descubre "El Método de Gaby"@elmetododegabySend BEHAS a text.Support the showTo Share - Connect & Relate:Share Your Thoughts and Shape the Show! Tell me what you love about the podcast and what you want to hear more about. Please email me at behas.podcast@gmail.com and be part of the conversation!To be on the show  Podmatch Profile  Ordinary people, extraordinary experiences - Real voices, real moments - ​Human connection through stories - Live true storytelling podcast - Confessions - First person emotional narratives - Unscripted Life Stories.Thank you for listening - Hasta Pronto! 

After American troops snatched Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro in a dawn raid in January, democracy did not seem like a priority. Yet this week, talks between the regime and opposition ended with small, positive steps. Why US consumers' love of fast food may be slowing. And how many hours of Wagner opera would you sit through?  Guests and host:Kinley Salmon, Latin America correspondentShera Avi-Yonah, business correspondentBrook Unger, senior digital editorRosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: Venezuela, Maduro, Delcy Rodríguez, MachadoFast food, McDonalds, burgersWagner, “Ring” cycle, classical musicListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After American troops snatched Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro in a dawn raid in January, democracy did not seem like a priority. Yet this week, talks between the regime and opposition ended with small, positive steps. Why US consumers' love of fast food may be slowing. And how many hours of Wagner opera would you sit through?  Guests and host:Kinley Salmon, Latin America correspondentShera Avi-Yonah, business correspondentBrook Unger, senior digital editorRosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: Venezuela, Maduro, Delcy Rodríguez, MachadoFast food, McDonalds, burgersWagner, “Ring” cycle, classical musicListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hoy puedes aportar tu granito de arena para ayudar a Venezuela

Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠⁠Join The Normandy For Ad-Free NME, Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠⁠ In this segment of Notorious Mass Effect, Analytic Dreamz delivers a detailed breakdown of Danny Ocean's landmark hit “Me Rehúso.” Born Daniel Alejandro Morales Reyes in Caracas, Venezuela, Ocean independently released the song on September 16, 2016, as a heartfelt Valentine's gift capturing themes of migration, separation and love. Analytic Dreamz examines its organic rise from personal track to global phenomenon, including 13× Platinum RIAA Latin certification, multi-platinum status in Spain, Italy and Portugal, over 2.55 billion Spotify streams by mid-2026, 2 billion-plus YouTube views, and its status as a top Spanish-language streaming record. The discussion covers chart achievements, cultural significance, Ocean's songwriting process shared at Billboard Latin Music Week 2025, and the song's enduring daily streams nearly a decade later.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/exclusive-contentPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hoy puedes aportar tu granito de arena para ayudar a Venezuela

When devastation strikes around the world there are groups of experienced, dedicated teams that will fly in to support local people in saving lives. Others support people in the long, slow task of dealing with the aftermath and impact on health, homes and livelihoods. Datshiane Navanayagam talks to women from Venezuela and the UK about their roles in disaster response.Claudia González grew up in La Guaira, Venezuela which has recently been hit by two earthquakes. She works for World Vision Venezuela and was at a United Nations meeting when the disaster struck. On returning to Caracas she learned many of her school friends and their families had died in collapsed buildings. Since then she's been working round the clock to support her team working with UN agencies to coordinate the emergency response.Lori Demontigny is a registered nurse with Doctors Without Borders (MSF) providing care in crisis zones. Lori was working in Myanmar when it was hit by its worst earthquake for over a hundred years in March 2025. It's thought over five thousand people were killed. She's now project coordinator for MSF in Bangladesh. Produced by Jane Thurlow

La creciente de Washington sobre lo que ocurre en Caracas es palpable no solamente en las acciones y decisiones del gobierno de Delcy Rodríguez, sino también en las acciones y silencios de la oposición.

¡BIENVENIDOS A LA TEMPORADA 16 DE TERTULIA Y DINERO!Arrancamos este primer episodio desde tres ciudades distintas (Caracas, Madrid y Washington) para responder la pregunta que todo el mundo se está haciendo: Si la producción petrolera ha aumentado, vendemos sin descuento y los ingresos han crecido... ¿por qué el venezolano de a pie sigue sintiendo el bolsillo vacío?

Depuis le double séisme qui a touché le Venezuela le 24 juin dernier, les besoins sont gigantesques dans les zones les plus touchées. Les sinistrés doivent pouvoir manger, dormir dans un endroit sûr, se vêtir et évidemment, se soigner. Il faut prendre soin du corps mais aussi de la tête, les besoins psychologiques sont grands. De notre correspondante à Caracas,  Dans le refuge dit du terrain de golf, un campement provisoire où plus de 300 sinistrés vivent dans la municipalité dévastée de Caraballeda, à La Guaira, une équipe de professionnels de Première urgence passe de tente en tente pour faire connaître son travail. « On vous offre un espace d'écoute, un espace où vous pouvez parler, où vous pouvez découvrir des outils pour canaliser vos émotions… », expliquent-ils. Les besoins sont nombreux, ici la souffrance est partout. Foyers détruits, familles disparues, perspectives d'avenir limitées et souvent l'état de choc. Stefanie Guevara est psychologue, elle s'est isolée quelques instants avec une jeune femme dont elle a perçu le mal-être. « Le problème, c'est qu'elle était en train de cuisiner pour toute la famille, donc elle nous a demandé de repasser ou bien elle-même viendra jusqu'à nous. Mais elle m'a raconté qu'elle avait perdu toute sa famille, confie la psychologue, qu'elle venait à peine de retrouver les cadavres. Et c'est difficile d'en parler pour elle, car elle veut protéger ses proches. » À lire aussiÀ La Guaira, des vétérinaires soignent les animaux de compagnie dans les décombres du double séisme « Cette douleur, elle va rester avec moi pour toujours » Mais pour certains, la douleur est trop grande, comme cette mère de famille qui se demande comment affronter le deuil de son fils. « J'ai parlé avec… quatre psychologues en tout. Ils m'ont tous dit la même chose. Si je veux aller mieux, je dois le laisser partir. Comment je vais le laisser partir ?, s'étrangle-t-elle. Cette douleur, elle va rester avec moi pour toujours. Je peux parler avec 50 000 psychologues, je n'arriverai pas à accepter la mort de mon fils et encore moins vu les conditions dans lesquelles il est parti. » De retour dans l'espace psychosocial de Première Urgence, Maria Baez, une autre psychologue de l'équipe, attend les patients. Quelques paravents permettent un peu d'intimité pour qui veut venir parler. Et tous les usagers ne sont pas des sinistrés. « Lundi, j'étais avec une secouriste qui, depuis le lendemain du séisme, travaille sous les décombres. Et je lui ai parlé de l'importance de prendre soin d'elle, insiste la professionnelle. Les sauveteurs passent leur temps à s'occuper des autres, à extraire des cadavres, mais c'est essentiel pour eux de se libérer un peu. Souvent, ils oublient que, dans tout ce processus, ils doivent s'écouter pour pouvoir continuer à aider. » Au Venezuela, les marques qu'a laissées le séisme sont profondes et les esprits mettront certainement des années avant de s'apaiser. À écouter dans Priorité santéQuestions de femmes : le deuil au féminin

¿Cómo se construye un legado que trasciende generaciones?Este domingo 9 de agosto en Historias que Contar conversaré con Roberto Mishkin, empresario, dirigente gremial y uno de los principales líderes de la comunidad judía de Venezuela.Roberto es Ingeniero Químico, posee una Maestría en Ingeniería de Sistemas de Manufactura y es empresario de tercera generación. Actualmente preside la Unión Israelita de Caracas y es Vicepresidente del Vaad Hakehilot de Venezuela, combinando su trayectoria empresarial con una profunda vocación de servicio. Es además padre de Daniel, Sofía y Sara, convencido de que el mayor legado se construye transmitiendo valores de generación en generación.Hace pocas semanas tuve el privilegio de entrevistar a su hermano, David Mishkin. Ambos crecieron en el mismo hogar, hijos de Noel y Mary Mishkin y nietos de Jacobo y Sofía Mishkin, de Venezuela, así como de Isaac y Pupe Perlman, de Bogotá. Una familia que les transmitió desde muy pequeños el compromiso con la comunidad, el servicio y un profundo vínculo con el Estado de Israel.En las últimas semanas también conversé con Isaac Benjamín. Junto a Roberto y David, son tres personas que hoy desempeñan un papel clave en el liderazgo y la toma de decisiones de la comunidad judía organizada de Venezuela. Con mucho cariño, yo los llamo “los tres mosqueteros”.Conversaremos sobre su historia familiar, el legado de sus padres y abuelos, el liderazgo comunitario, la identidad judía, los desafíos de la comunidad judía venezolana y la responsabilidad de preservar ese legado para las nuevas generaciones.

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Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa: The inauguration of Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella marks a pivotal shift toward the "Shield of the Americas" initiative to combat drug trafficking and organized crime. Unlike his predecessor, Gustavo Petro, the new administration seeks close cooperation with the US to dismantle narco-socialist structures. Meanwhile, Venezuela remains in crisis seven months after the detention of Nicolás Maduro, with the Rodríguez family still wielding significant power. The US is attempting to facilitate negotiations with the opposition, yet critics argue the current transition model fails the population. Regionally, Brazilian President Lula da Silva faces increasing isolation as his neighbors shift toward conservative, security-focused governance. (2)1910 CARACAS

I gave God ten minutes. That's it... ten minutes of silence on a balcony in Caracas, with two highways roaring past and a stinky attitude about whether He'd actually say anything back. This conversation I have with Jody Hovda gets into what that experiment became, and where prayer went for her once she stopped telling God what to do and started listening instead.Jody has spent years walking with people through spiritual formation and discipleship, including her work with Cultivate. She's lived overseas, discipled women through hard seasons, and has a gift for helping people notice where God already is instead of chasing where they think He should be.Expect to hear the full story behind the ten minutes of silence that started it all, what changed when Jody moved from petitioning God to listening for Him, the story of a roadside decision that turned into an act of kindness, why she calls painful seasons "the manure" and how that framing actually produces growth, the difference between the two kinds of knowing God (intellectual and experiential), and how believing every person is an image-bearer changes the way you drive, parent, and stand in line at the grocery store, and more...If something in this conversation stirs something in you, I'd love for you to sit with it. And if you want a way to start listening for yourself, the Hearing God Challenge is a free place to begin... the link is below.

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El 1 de agosto era la fecha marcada para el inicio de las negociaciones entre el Gobierno venezolano y la oposición, pero el presidente de la Asamblea Nacional, Jorge Rodríguez, y la negociadora designada por Estados Unidos, Dinorah Figuera, han solventado el primer contacto oficial con una llamada, entre el escepticismo de algunas figuras de la oposición y la incógnita sobre el papel que jugará en este nuevo escenario María Corina Machado. Analizamos este escenario con nuestra colaboradora externa Carolina Alcalde, desde Caracas. También analizamos el mayor mapa genético de los pueblos indígenas de Latinoamérica con Marcos Araújo, investigador del Instituto de Biología Evolutiva de Catalunya y la Universidad de São Paulo, uno de los científicos que ha pilotado este estudio. Y cerramos con el paso de Rosalía por Buenos Aires, con unos conciertos en los que ha intentado cerrar la polémica con sus seguidores argentinos. Escuchar audio

Hay conversaciones que llegan exactamente cuando más las necesitamos.Después del terremoto que estremeció a Venezuela el pasado 24 de junio, muchos quedaron con preguntas, incertidumbre y el corazón herido. En momentos como estos necesitamos algo más que noticias; necesitamos esperanza, fe y la certeza de que, incluso en medio de la adversidad, siempre es posible encontrar la fuerza para seguir adelante.Este domingo, en Historias que Contar, tendré el honor de conversar con el Rabino Shui Yehoshua Rosenblum.Nacido en Pittsburgh, Estados Unidos, realizó sus estudios rabínicos en la Yeshivá Oholei Torá de Brooklyn y continuó su formación en el emblemático 770 Eastern Parkway, sede mundial del movimiento Jabad-Lubavitch. Antes de llegar a Venezuela fue enviado como shaliaj a Melbourne, Australia.Desde hace más de 30 años vive en Caracas junto a su esposa Jani, dedicando su vida al acompañamiento de familias, la educación, el fortalecimiento de la comunidad y la difusión de la Torá. Su misión siempre ha sido acercar la espiritualidad a cada persona, llevando un mensaje de esperanza, valores y compromiso con el prójimo. Hoy es una voz de referencia para miles de personas de habla hispana.Conversaremos sobre cómo encontrar luz en medio de la oscuridad, cómo afrontar las pruebas que nos presenta la vida y por qué los venezolanos siempre han demostrado una extraordinaria capacidad para levantarse después de la adversidad. En un momento en que nuestro país sigue sanando las heridas que dejó el terremoto, queremos compartir una conversación que inspire, reconforte y nos recuerde que nunca estamos solos.Más allá de nuestras creencias, esta será una conversación para todos. Porque cuando el dolor toca a una sociedad, el mensaje de esperanza no tiene fronteras ni religión.

Jeffrey Epstein's reach extended far beyond New York, Palm Beach, and the familiar circles of American finance and politics. Newly surfaced records show him probing for influence and opportunity across Latin America and the Caribbean, including Venezuela and Cuba, where he appeared to position himself as a connector for businessmen, political insiders, and power brokers operating in difficult, sensitive, or sanctions-adjacent environments. One major thread involves Epstein advising DP World's Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem after Hugo Chávez nationalized Venezuelan ports, with Epstein suggesting Cuba as a possible backchannel route into Caracas. Another involves Venezuelan businessman Francisco D'Agostino and discussions about potential oil opportunities connected to PDVSA and the Orinoco River oil fields. D'Agostino says the proposed Venezuela trip never happened and no deal came together, but the records still show Epstein attempting to place himself near the intersection of energy, politics, and elite access.The Cuba material follows the same pattern. Epstein traveled there in 2003 with Ghislaine Maxwell and former Colombian president Andrés Pastrana, and Maxwell later claimed they met Fidel Castro, though there is no clear evidence that Epstein conducted business or political negotiations with Castro. Years later, Epstein funded a Cuban state-backed neuroscience conference in Havana through his connection to researcher Gino Yu, fitting his larger pattern of using science, academia, and intellectual circles as a legitimacy machine. The larger takeaway is not that every one of Epstein's approaches produced a successful deal; many appear to have stalled or gone nowhere. The real significance is that a convicted sex offender with a history of elite protection was still moving through circles connected to foreign governments, oil wealth, port infrastructure, sanctioned economies, and high-level intermediaries, raising the same old question: who kept allowing this man access to rooms where he clearly did not belong?to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:How Epstein explored Venezuelan deals, funded Cuban research | Miami HeraldBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Jeffrey Epstein's reach extended far beyond New York, Palm Beach, and the familiar circles of American finance and politics. Newly surfaced records show him probing for influence and opportunity across Latin America and the Caribbean, including Venezuela and Cuba, where he appeared to position himself as a connector for businessmen, political insiders, and power brokers operating in difficult, sensitive, or sanctions-adjacent environments. One major thread involves Epstein advising DP World's Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem after Hugo Chávez nationalized Venezuelan ports, with Epstein suggesting Cuba as a possible backchannel route into Caracas. Another involves Venezuelan businessman Francisco D'Agostino and discussions about potential oil opportunities connected to PDVSA and the Orinoco River oil fields. D'Agostino says the proposed Venezuela trip never happened and no deal came together, but the records still show Epstein attempting to place himself near the intersection of energy, politics, and elite access.The Cuba material follows the same pattern. Epstein traveled there in 2003 with Ghislaine Maxwell and former Colombian president Andrés Pastrana, and Maxwell later claimed they met Fidel Castro, though there is no clear evidence that Epstein conducted business or political negotiations with Castro. Years later, Epstein funded a Cuban state-backed neuroscience conference in Havana through his connection to researcher Gino Yu, fitting his larger pattern of using science, academia, and intellectual circles as a legitimacy machine. The larger takeaway is not that every one of Epstein's approaches produced a successful deal; many appear to have stalled or gone nowhere. The real significance is that a convicted sex offender with a history of elite protection was still moving through circles connected to foreign governments, oil wealth, port infrastructure, sanctioned economies, and high-level intermediaries, raising the same old question: who kept allowing this man access to rooms where he clearly did not belong?to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:How Epstein explored Venezuelan deals, funded Cuban research | Miami HeraldBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

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The UN's Human Rights office has warned that Israeli settler violence in the West Bank is at an “all-time high.” Also, the US now controls much of Venezuela's oil revenue, estimated at $13 billion in the first half of this year, but neither Washington nor Caracas have provided a full account of where the money has gone. And, Asia's soccer federation joined its European and North American counterparts in opposing FIFA's proposed privatization of the World Cup. Plus, a look at how AI is hijacking the identities of real musicians. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

On top of his responsibilities as Secretary of State and National Security Advisor, Marco Rubio is running Venezuela. Tyler Pager, White House correspondent for The New York Times, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss how and why Rubio is making big economic and political decisions for the country, the role interim president Delcy Rodriguez plays in this arrangement, and how long the White House sees this model of governance playing out. His article is “How Marco Rubio Is Running Venezuela From Afar.” Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

La atención psicológica se ha convertido en una de las principales necesidades de las personas con VIH afectadas por el terremoto que golpeó Caracas y otras zonas de Venezuela. Sin embargo, sigue siendo una de las grandes carencias de la respuesta humanitaria, pese a las consecuencias que el trauma puede tener sobre su salud y la continuidad de los tratamientos.Así lo explica Sergio Guzmán, activista venezolano de la organización Wills Wide, en una entrevista concedida a este medio en el marco de la Conferencia Internacional del VIH, celebrada en Río de Janeiro.Guzmán trabaja desde hace años acompañando a personas con VIH y, tras el terremoto, la organización centró buena parte de sus esfuerzos en garantizar que quienes habían visto interrumpido el acceso a los medicamentos pudieran continuar con su tratamiento antirretroviral. Para ello, localizaron a pacientes, facilitaron el acceso a la medicación y prestaron apoyo a quienes tuvieron que desplazarse o lo perdieron todo a causa del desastre.Sin embargo, el activista alerta de que, una vez cubierta la urgencia sanitaria, permanece otra crisis mucho menos visible: la de la salud mental. El impacto emocional de la catástrofe, la pérdida de viviendas, la incertidumbre y el estrés continúan afectando a muchas personas, sin que existan recursos suficientes para ofrecerles apoyo psicológico.En la entrevista, Guzmán advierte de que la salud mental es un elemento esencial para garantizar la adherencia al tratamiento y la calidad de vida de las personas con VIH. Por ello, reclama que las administraciones y los organismos internacionales incorporen la atención psicológica como parte de la respuesta a las emergencias humanitarias, especialmente cuando afectan a poblaciones en situación de mayor vulnerabilidad.Durante la conversación, el activista también repasa el papel que han desempeñado las organizaciones comunitarias en la respuesta al terremoto y reflexiona sobre los retos que aún afrontan las personas con VIH en Venezuela meses después de la catástrofe.La entrevista fue realizada durante la Conferencia Internacional del VIH celebrada en Río de Janeiro, un encuentro que reunió a investigadores, profesionales sanitarios, responsables políticos y representantes de organizaciones comunitarias de todo el mundo para abordar los principales desafíos de la respuesta global al VIH.Escuchar audio

David y Samuel analizan el partidazo de la fecha entre ‘Tiburones' y ‘Embajadores', además, la llave de Santa Fe ante Caracas por un cupo en octavos de final.

Ce mardi 28 juillet 2026, Keiko Fujimori prend officiellement ses fonctions, lors d'une cérémonie au Congrès. Plusieurs chefs d'État de la région y assisteront, parmi lesquels le président argentin Javier Milei et le président chilien José Antonio Kast. Le roi d'Espagne, Felipe VI, sera également présent. On attend surtout le premier discours et peut-être les premières annonces de la nouvelle présidente, confrontée à de multiples défis. Parmi ces défis : la lutte contre la criminalité, les conséquences attendues du phénomène El Niño et la réconciliation d'un pays profondément divisé. Si elle a promis de gouverner avec une « main dure » contre le crime organisé, les mesures concrètes de son gouvernement ne sont pas encore connues et son parti ne dispose pas de la majorité au Parlement. Le nouvel exécutif devra également faire face aux effets d'El Niño, qui pourrait toucher près d'un Péruvien sur trois dans un pays insuffisamment préparé. Enfin, élue de justesse, la nouvelle présidente devra convaincre au-delà de son camp, sous peine de voir ressurgir les crises politiques qui ont marqué le Pérou. À lire aussiSécurité, climat, héritage familial: les défis de Keiko Fujimori, investie présidente du Pérou   Au Venezuela, les autorités vérifient la solidité des bâtiments Il y a un peu plus d'un mois, le 24 juin 2026, le Venezuela était frappé par un double séisme qui faisait au moins 5 500 morts. Un bilan qui pourrait être bien plus lourd : selon l'ONU, près de 50 000 personnes sont toujours portées disparues. Dans les zones les plus touchées, notamment dans l'État de La Guaira, au nord du pays, et à Caracas, les opérations de déblaiement se poursuivent. Parallèlement, des brigades d'ingénieurs inspectent les nombreux bâtiments fragilisés afin d'évaluer leur solidité et de déterminer s'ils présentent un danger. Reportage d'Alice Campaignolle.   Haïti : interrogations sur le calendrier électoral Comme chaque mardi, nous avons retrouvé notre confrère Gotson Pierre, directeur de l'agence AlterPresse. Avec lui, nous avons évoqué la publication du calendrier électoral par le Conseil électoral provisoire, les incertitudes qui pèsent sur son application en raison de l'insécurité, ainsi que le désarmement du groupe d'autodéfense Back-up FèRè à Mirebalais et ses possibles conséquences sur le terrain. Journal de la 1ère En Martinique, une société de transports en commun en grande difficulté.

When the United States took control of Venezuela's oil exports in early 2026, it collected an estimated $13 billion in crude sales — but the official ledger in Caracas records almost none of it, and six months on there is still no public accounting of where the money went. In this video we look at what happened to Venezuela's sovereign wealth: the missing oil revenues now sitting in an offshore account in Qatar, the four billion dollars of Venezuelan gold frozen in the vaults of the Bank of England that no one can legally claim, and the court-ordered auction that handed Citgo's parent company to an affiliate of Paul Singer's Elliott Management for nearly $6 billion. Along the way we explain the legal machinery that makes all of this possible — the alter ego doctrine, sovereign immunity and the Bancec ruling, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act, and the "one voice" principle in English law — and the broader lesson for anyone trying to understand sovereign assets: a nation's wealth held abroad is only yours for as long as someone else's courts, banks and vaults agree that it is. We also cover the aftermath of the June earthquakes, the international relief effort, and why the question of who legitimately governs Venezuela sits at the centre of every one of these disputes.Patrick's Books:Statistics For The Trading Floor: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3eerLA0⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Derivatives For The Trading Floor: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://amzn.to/3cjsyPF⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corporate Finance: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3fn3rvC ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ways To Support The Channel:Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/PatrickBoyleOnFinance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/patrickboyle

Real cases pulled apart through the Octalysis Core Drives, sent to your inbox over a few days. Get the free guide: professorgame.com/WildCD Episode Summary Rob breaks down why the same reward can pull a team forward or quietly wreck it, using three cases where the design decided the outcome. He walks through a school in Caracas where escalating fines for late pickups made lateness worse, the sales bonus patterns that produce burnout and sandbagging, and The Octalysis Group's project with Procter & Gamble's distributor Navo Orbico, where a gamified ship upgrade tightened the feedback loop instead of paying for the sale. Along the way he separates two mechanisms that often get treated as one: a fine turning a moral obligation into a price, and the over-justification effect crowding out intrinsic motivation on the reward side. Listeners learn how to match the reward to the job it actually has to do, and when to hand off to something more durable. About the Host Rob Alvarez is Head of Engagement Strategy, Europe at The Octalysis Group (TOG), a leading gamification and behavioral design consultancy. A globally recognized gamification strategist and TEDx speaker, he founded and hosts Professor Game, the #1 gamification podcast, and has interviewed hundreds of global experts. He designs evidence-based engagement systems that drive motivation, loyalty, and results, and teaches LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® and gamification at top institutions including IE Business School, EFMD, and EBS University across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Key Takeaways A school in Caracas replaced the moral weight of collecting your child on time with an escalating fine, and lateness went up instead of down. Core Drive 5 (Social Influence and Relatedness) stopped doing its job the moment the delay carried a price. Gneezy and Rustichini's study "A Fine is a Price" documents the same reversal in day-care centers: a monetary fine for late pickups increased late pickups, and removing the fine did not bring them back down. A standing sales commission with nothing behind it pays for the behavior forever. Reps chase the next check to make ends meet, and with no other motivation in the system, the commission burns them out rather than building anything durable. Capped bonuses fail in two directions. Targets set too high get read as unreachable, so reps stop trying, and reachable targets get sandbagged, with closed-ready deals held into the next cycle so the company waits on revenue it wanted today. In The Octalysis Group's project with Procter & Gamble's distributor Navo Orbico, ship upgrades inside Masters of the Endless Seas cut the roughly week-long CRM lag on seeing whether a sale landed, tightening the Core Drive 2 (Development and Accomplishment) loop instead of paying for the sale. Rob was not on the project team and saw it presented at Brighton. Nearly every reward failure is one of two mistakes: treating the get-them-through-the-door reward as the whole engine, or bolting an extrinsic reward onto behavior that already had an intrinsic reason, which is where the over-justification effect crowds that reason out. Topics Covered 0:00 — The reward is a tool, not a motivator 1:56 — The Caracas school that fined late parents 2:45 — How a fine replaced a moral obligation 4:07 — A Fine is a Price, Gneezy and Rustichini 4:44 — When rewards do an honest job 6:07 — Standing commissions and sales rep burnout 7:07 — Bonus targets set too high to chase 8:06 — Hitting the number, then sandbagging deals 8:52 — The over-justification effect in action 9:27 — P&G's Masters of the Endless Seas 11:15 — Why the ship worked when the bonus failed 12:20 — Choosing the reward that fits the job Mentioned in This Episode Core Drives in the Wild, the free guide with real cases analyzed through the Octalysis Core Drives Episode 453: Why Users Agree But Never Start, where Rob covers the Procter & Gamble project in full "A Fine is a Price" by Uri Gneezy and Aldo Rustichini, Journal of Legal Studies, 2000 The Octalysis Group, and its project with Procter & Gamble's distributor Navo Orbico Masters of the Endless Seas, the gamified world built for the Procter & Gamble sales rep network The over-justification effect, and Core Drives 1, 2, 3, and 5 of the Octalysis Framework Free Resources and Get in Touch Core Drives in the Wild: Professor Game Free Guide Get Daily Value on Your Email Let's chat about your gamification project YouTube LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Start Your Community on Skool for Free Ask a question

Gustavo Ocando Alex tells us the story of Hotel Humboldt, which sits on the northern hills of Caracas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episodio 138 - Nadia MaríaNadia María vuelve a Chiste Interno para hablar de su regreso al stand-up, la evolución de su podcast y su colaboración creativa con Estefanía León.Actriz, comediante y podcaster, inició su camino artístico como voluntaria en el programa de payasos de hospital "Doctor Yaso" y formó parte de la agrupación de improvisación "Improvisto". Con más de 15 años de trayectoria, relevó a George Harris como anfitriona de las noches de stand-up de TeatroBar en Caracas, ha colaborado con el podcast "El Cuartico" y es creadora de los unipersonales "Check", "Casi Chistes" y "Amor". Junto a Estefanía León formó la dupla cómica "Nadia y Estefanía", con la que ha realizado giras por Latinoamérica y Europa. También conduce "Nadia María Podcast", donde aborda temas de comedia y salud mental.En la conversación hablamos de su regreso a la comedia desde el bienestar, el crowdwork moderno y su idea de que todo comediante debería hacer clown en algún momento de su carrera.Gracias, Nadia, por venir a Chiste Interno.

Profepa asegura 83 aves por tráfico ilegal en MichoacánEntra en vigor nuevo reglamento de propiedad industrialVenezuela cuestiona acciones de la Corte Penal Internacional Más información en nuestro Podcast#grc

Varias asociaciones de derechos humanos han denunciado la doble tragedia de los cientos de presos políticos en Venezuela tras los terremotos vividos en el país hace un mes, que dejaron 5346 personas fallecidas, según el último balance de las autoridades. Las oenegés denuncian que no se les evacuó, a pesar de las réplicas, agregando las malas condiciones en las que ya se encuentran. Las familias de los presos venezolanos denuncian que no se respetaron los protocolos de evacuación, ni de prevención a pesar de las débiles infraestructuras de las cárceles en las que se encuentran. La activista Andreina Baduel, cuyo hermano lleva seis años en la cárcel del rodeo, en las afueras de Caracas, indicó que durante los dobles sismos y las diferentes réplicas que ha vivido el país, “no hubo protocolos de evacuación oportuna”. Baduel aseguró que “pasaron casi 50 minutos para que ellos fueran evacuados oportunamente, pero no conforme con ello, durante esas dos semanas posteriores al terremoto estuvimos denunciando que ese lugar tenía infraestructuras que habrían sufrido daños. La respuesta del régimen fue torturarlos, amenazarlos y chantajear a algunos en otras cárceles para obligar a tenerlos encerrados 24/7”, denunció. Al riesgo que vivieron en las cárceles tras el terremoto se suman las violaciones de derechos humanos, donde según esta activista, se tortura a los presos y no se les presta asistencia médica, como le ocurrió a su hermano y a su padre. “Lamentablemente es una situación bastante crítica. Adolfo tiene seis años y dos meses presos. De los seis años pasó cuatro en el Helicoide, en donde fue brutalmente torturado, por lo cual hoy amerita cuatro operaciones por secuelas de tortura. En el Helicoide también vivió la peor tortura de su vida y fue ver morir a mi papá en sus brazos, a pesar de que mi hermano rogó, suplicó, imploró que lo atendieran, no le brindaron atención médica y lamentablemente mi papá murió en la cárcel”, contó. La presidenta interina, Delcy Rodríguez, que asumió el mando en Venezuela tras la captura de Nicolás Maduro, impulsó en febrero una ley de amnistía para liberar a cientos de presos por razones políticas, aunque las oenegés lo consideran insuficiente.  Insistimos en la necesidad de que no se invisibilice las violaciones de Derechos Humanos que sigue haciendo el régimen venezolano. Aunque, ellos han promovido un aparataje propagandístico y comunicacional en donde hablan de un nuevo momento político, de reconciliación y de paz, todavía vemos 500 familias esperando la excarcelación de los nuestros. En Venezuela, 372 personas siguen detenidas por motivos políticos, según la oenegé Foro Penal, que lidera la defensa de estos detenidos, aunque se calcula que la cifra asciende a 500.

Desde Caracas, Venezuela hablamos de lo que vimos tras la devastación del terremoto.

¡QUE RUEDE LA PELOTA! ⚽ Independiente Santa Fe recibe a Caracas en los Play-off de la Conmebol Sudamericana.

Tonight, in this incendiary investigative edition of Light ‘Em Up!We're burying our nose into the international intrigue, kidnapping and arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.The arrest of Maduro is not the first time the US has captured a sitting head of government in Latin America.In December 1989, the George H.W. Bush administration launched Operation Just Cause, deploying over 24,000 U.S. troops to depose Panama's Manuel Noriega and bring him to the United States to face federal drug-trafficking charges.For the longest time, President Trump has had a “hard on” for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.Maduro is accused by U.S. authorities of being one of the world's largest narco-traffickers, actively working with cartels to smuggle fentanyl-laced cocaine into the U.S. and engaging in narco-terrorism.In March 2020, Maduro was charged in a Southern District of New York federal indictment for:—     narco-terrorism, conspiracy to import cocaine,—     possession of machine guns and destructive devices,—     and conspiracy to possess machine guns and destructive devices in violation of Title 21 U.S.C. §§ 960a and 963, and 18 U.S.C. § 924.—     The U.S. Government initially offered a reward offer of up to $15 million for any information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of Nicolás Maduro Moros in 2020.  The Biden Administration's Department of State on January 8, 2025, announced raising the reward offer to up to $25 million and ultimately $50 million under Trump 2.0.President Trump's opposition to Maduro was driven by Maduro's alleged authoritarian governance, political corruption, and alleged involvement in large-scale drug trafficking.Trump also frequently criticized Maduro for undermining democratic elections (as he himself has done) and allying with U.S. geopolitical rivals like China, Russia, and Iran.In this episode, we'll shine the antiseptic light of the truth and examine:The allegations that Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Adela Flores de Maduro stand accused of — and have been indicted on.As you know from previous episodes of Light ‘Em Up:Criminal charges are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless found guilty at trial or by plea.—     Straight from the indictment we'll investigate the Trump administration's case and legal arguments …—     We'll examine the legal nuances of the DOJ indictment detailing narco-terrorism and drug trafficking charges,—     As well as the international impacts and law that cover head of state sovereignty, state sovereignty and the “legality” of such a sweeping international action.—     All with an intense focus on the response from the EU, Latin America, China, Russia.Trump says, “The Venezuelan people are “Happy”.  We've learned differently.The fallout from this raid continues to shape international relations, with global leaders split between condemning the breach of sovereignty and supporting the removal of an autocratic regime.Arresting and extraditing your political enemies can serve as a convenient way to get rid of political rivals — but it doesn't make the process clean, easy or lawful.Was this massive use of military force in Caracas a violation of international law, and more specifically Article 2 §4 of The UN Charter?Is Mr. Maduro entitled to immunity as the head of state of a sovereign country?  The U.S. government maintains that he obtained the status through a fraudulent election. General Noriega made a similar claim and lost.Nicolás Maduro declared himself a prisoner of war, a status that the last Latin American leader seized by U.S. forces, Gen. Manuel Antonio Noriega, also claimed.What will be the geopolitical impact for Venezuela and what does its future look like in conjunction with President Trump's declaration that the U.S. would “oversee” Venezuela's transition, and the subsequent installation of Maduro's Number 2 … interim president Delcy Rodríguez.These actions will certainly have broader geopolitical and energy implications for the region. The search for the truth and justice begins RIGHT HERE … and RIGHT NOW!Tune in for all the explosive details and our sponsors Newsly & Feedspot!We want to hear from you!Support the show

Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa report that 60,000 people are missing in Venezuela following catastrophic earthquakes and government neglect. They propose an emergency temporary government to replace the Rodriguezsiblings. Brazil hosts 700,000 refugees fleeing the "gangland" regime's destruction. (16)1948 CARACAS

Le 24 juin dernier, un double séisme d'une ampleur exceptionnelle a frappé le Venezuela. Sa capitale, Caracas, plusieurs états du nord du pays, mais aussi la région côtière de La Guaira, ont été particulièrement touchés. À La Guaira, de nombreuses victimes ont été ensevelies sous des tours effondrées et les proches de victimes déplorent l'absence d'aide de l'État.Dans les jours qui ont suivi les séismes, un mouvement de solidarité civil s'est organisé : des Vénézuéliens se sont rendus à La Guaira en nombre et ils ont déblayé les gravats à la recherche de survivants. Le bilan officiel s'élève à plus de 4000 morts mais les Nations unies chiffrent le nombre de disparus potentiels à 50 000. Le tout dans le contexte politique de la mise sous tutelle du Venezuela par les États-Unis depuis le printemps dernier. On revient sur la catastrophe et ses conséquences avec Alice Campaignolle, correspondante sur place, elle a vécu le double séisme et couvre la situation. Elle est en ligne avec nous depuis Caracas.Écoutez Code source sur toutes les plates-formes audio : Apple Podcast (iPhone, iPad), Amazon Music, Podcast Addict ou Castbox, Deezer, Spotify.Crédits. Direction de la rédaction : Pierre Chausse - Rédacteur en chef : Jules Lavie - Reporter : Judith Perret - Animation : Clémentin Spiler - Production : Clara Garnier-Amouroux et Thibault Lambert - Réalisation et mixage : Pierre Chaffanjon - Musiques : François Clos, Audio Network - Photo : Federico PARRA / AFP - Archives : El Pais, La Vanguardia, Reuters. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

In this episode, the European Union's alarming new crackdown on free speech, as individuals can now be arrested and criminally prosecuted simply for reposting content from RT (Russia Today), a move that highlights the profound instability and authoritarian overreach of Western institutions. Also, the sinister arrival of the White Helmets in Venezuela—their "humanitarian" mission in Caracas is a calculated effort to build parallel state structures, exploiting the country's earthquake devastation to further US-led efforts to topple the government. All that and much more!My livestreams are on Mon and Fri at 3pm ET/Noon PT and Wednesday at 8pm ET/5pm PT. I am one of the most censored comedians in America. Thanks for the support!

After a devastating earthquake hit the region near Caracas, Pastor Chris and our team traveled to Venezuela to stand with our long-time partners and grieving communities on the ground. This week we hear directly from that trip: the loss, the prayers, the families living in tents, and the question that kept coming up: what actually makes the church the church? Then Lucho shares his own story. From worship leader in Venezuela to working without a salary for a year, to losing everything during the country's economic collapse, to food banks and a phone call that changed everything. It's a story about showing up uncomfortable and trusting God with what comes next.

Venezuelans in the coastal town of La Guaira are being forced to live in informal camps in the streets two weeks on the from the two earthquakes which hit the country. The head of the Disasters Emergency Committee, Saleh Saeed, who is visiting, tells us people have lost everything and need help with the very basics. Also on the programme: we hear about the man who was partially sucked out of a Ryanair plane mid-air but survived; and the latest in the mystery surrounding the murder of a woman suspected of carrying out a bomb attack in Monaco.Photo: People wait in tents outside an earthquake-damaged building in Caracas, Venezuela Credit: Ronald Pena/EPA/Shutterstock

Preview for Later Today: Alejandro Peña Esclusa, a Venezuelan opposition member, warns that supporting the Rodriguez regime over elected officials like Machado is irrational. He argues this policy risks damaging Trump'ssupport among Latin American voters before upcoming midterm elections. (1)1948 CARACAS

The people of Venezuela are still reeling from the aftermath of two powerful earthquakes which struck near the capital Caracas in June. As buildings collapsed, the impact was devastating. Over two and a half thousand are recorded dead but, with tens of thousands of people still missing, the final number will be much higher. We hear from people who were in Caracas and the nearby port of La Guaira - one of the worst affected areas. Some have been made homeless. Some are students, who were about to graduate and are now mourning the loss of friends. Some, like Gonzalo, are continuing to search for those who are still trapped beneath collapsed buildings.While rescue teams have arrived from all over the world, Gonzalo is dismayed at the shortage of aid from his own government."As Venezuelans right now we cannot afford to stop and process. We are stuck in the loop of helping, helping, helping, helping, helping. We have to get each other out, we have to get each other out, which is a beautiful thing," said Gonzalo. "But the painful thing is that it's just a sign of how alone we are. How destroyed the network of this country is and that is the most desolating part of it all."Host: James Reynolds BBC producers: Iqra Farooq and Ryan Keane. Boffin Media producer: Sue Nelson Editors: Harriet Oliver and Arja Haikonen An EcoAudio certified Boffin Media production in partnership with the OS team.

The Venezuelan government says 1,430 people are now known to have died following Wednesday's twin earthquakes, and many thousands are still missing. More international search and rescue teams have arrived in the country to help with efforts to find survivors. A 72-hour window of opportunity that rescuers believe is the best chance of finding people alive is ending.Also: the United States has launched a wave of strikes on Iran, following a drone attack on a Panama-flagged oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has responded by attacking US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain. Heavy explosions and gunfire have rocked the Pakistani city of Karachi after militants rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into the headquarters of a paramilitary unit. Ice in the Swiss Alps is melting at an unprecedented rate, as a record-breaking heatwave continues to grip Europe. Thousands take part in Hungary's LGBT Pride parade in Budapest, the first since Viktor Orbán was ousted as prime minister. Proud Vespa owners celebrate the Italian scooter's 80th birthday by riding around Rome. And how do tiny biting flies called midges help the world's billion dollar chocolate industry?The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.ukPhoto: Rescue workers conduct a search-and-rescue operation in a building damaged by the earthquakes in Caracas, Venezuela, 27 June 2026.Credit: RONALD PENA R/EPA/Shutterstock

At least 188 people have died and more than 1,500 are injured after a devastating pair of earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, according to the country's National Assembly president. Anderson speaks to César Jiménez, a resident of Caracas who survived the earthquakes, along with his family and pet dog. He also works with the aid group Project Hope in Venezuela and toured some of the hardest-hit areas today. Plus, a year-and-a-half after fire devastated the Los Angeles neighborhood of Pacific Palisades, jurors have deadlocked on charges against the alleged arsonist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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A state of emergency is declared in Venezuela after two strong earthquakes close to the capital, Caracas. The authorities fear many casualties as rescue operations take place amid the rubble of collapsed buildings. Also: President Trump launches the 250th birthday celebrations of the United States with a campaign-style rally in Washington. The World Health Organization prepares to launch clinical trials next week of two Ebola treatments in the Democratic Republic of Congo. A member of the cult-like group The Zizians has been arrested in the US over the deaths of her parents. Dettol faces a boycott in China after "toxic men" advert backfires. And Euclid space telescope captures largest and most detailed image of our Milky Way with over 60 million stars and 50 exoplanet systems.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.ukPhoto: Emergency services work at the site of a collapsed building after an earthquake in Caracas, Venezuela, on June 24, 2026. Credit: Reuters

A huge rescue and recovery operation is under way across northern Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes struck on Wednesday evening, killing more than 160 people and injuring over 1,000. Rescue teams are searching for survivors in Caracas and several other states after the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude tremors hit during a national holiday, when many people were at home. Also: in Washington, a meeting between Donald Trump and Republican senators descends into a heated row over Iran; oil prices fall back to pre-war levels after the US and Iran agree a 60-day ceasefire; police arrest the owners of one of Hong Kong's last independent bookshops; the Vatican begins a five-year laser restoration of Raphael's sixteenth-century Loggia in the Apostolic Palace in the Italian city of Trieste; Europe's only gender-segregated beach becomes the centre of a row between tourists and locals; and why young South Koreans are placing orders on fake delivery apps.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk Photo: Apartment buildings damaged by the powerful earthquakes in Catia la Mar, Venezuela, 25 June 2026.​​ Credit: EPA/Shutterstock

A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake has struck near the northern coast of Venezuela, collapsing homes and buildings in the capital, Caracas, and causing widespread destruction. It happened just 40 seconds after a foreshock with a magnitude of 7.2 rocked the area. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices