Limited damage to Venezuela’s oil, gas, and refining infrastructure was reported following the earthquakes of June 24.

According to Reuters, “most of the country’s major producing regions, refineries, pipelines, and terminals are located far from the affected cities. However, the power outage has raised concerns about whether oil production can be maintained at its pre-earthquake level of approximately 1.2 million barrels per day, according to sources,” the news outlet reported.

The Paraguaná refining complex continued operating at the same level as before the earthquakes, according to workers. No major damage was reported in the Orinoco Oil Belt or western Venezuela.

“Major international energy companies stated that their projects were operational.” However, Pequiven and PDVSA have not provided information on the status of their operations.

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The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) resumed relations with Venezuela last Wednesday, June 24. The new governor to the institution is Calixto José Ortega Sánchez.

Relations between the South American country and the financial institution had been suspended since 2019. From now on, Venezuela will have the support of the IDB; the acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, “will be able to access loans or financing from the bank.”

The official IDB statement indicates that “this step is part of the Executive’s policy to normalize its ties with the international financial system and multilateral institutions, in line with the recent resumption of contacts with the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group.”

 

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The launch of Venemergencia Air has transcended its original planning, becoming a mission of immediate medical assistance. Given the critical situation resulting from the recent earthquakes in the country, the Grupo Venemergencia has decided to expedite the activation of its aeromedical capabilities to provide comprehensive support to those affected by the earthquakes that occurred on June 24th.

At Venemergencia, we understand that our institutional responsibility goes beyond simply providing services; it is a permanent commitment to serving the Venezuelan people. In times of emergency, our logistical and operational capacity is placed entirely at the disposal of the victims, their families, and government agencies.

Operational capacity at the service of the country

With the goal of ensuring an efficient response to highly complex emergencies, we have immediately activated our specialized fleet:

Helicopters: We have two Bell LongRanger 206L helicopters, based in Puerto Ordaz, Bolívar State, equipped for rescue operations and access to areas with limited infrastructure.

Fixed-wing aircraft: Two Learjet 31 aircraft, based at the Caracas-Charallave Airport, are dedicated to specialized medical transport, ensuring international standards of safety and speed.

Strategic coordination and deployment

Currently, our technical and medical team is working closely with Civil Protection in La Guaira, the Armed Forces, aeronautical authorities, and personnel stationed in Maiquetía. This inter-institutional synergy is fundamental for the execution of our first helimedical transport, thus consolidating the deployment of Venezuela’s First Aeromedical Command Center.

For Grupo Venemergencia, providing strategic support in this situation is a commitment that reaffirms our corporate values ​​to integrate our operational capacity into the national effort to rescue victims.

Venemergencia’s institutional statement emphasizes that: “We reiterate our unwavering commitment to the well-being of the country, remaining alert and operational to continue saving lives wherever the emergency demands it.”

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The Judicial Nominations Committee began the process of receiving applications on Tuesday, June 23, from applicants seeking to fill vacant positions at the Supreme Court of Justice of Venezuela, the General Inspectorate of Courts, and the National School of the Judiciary.

It was learned that there are 613 applicants, and the committee has four working groups to interview 70 pre-selected candidates per day.

The working groups must conduct a “comprehensive review of the profiles of those who could comprise the new structure of the Supreme Court and the auxiliary bodies of the judicial system.”

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Microsoft issued an alert regarding cryptocurrency theft through the release of malware when an infected USB drive is connected to a computer.

The attack targets crypto wallets on Windows computers. The threat is particularly novel because it doesn’t involve the user opening a suspicious link; instead, it is triggered by inserting the infected USB drive.

“The worm intercepts stored shortcut files.” Once the user opens a file on a Windows computer, “the system silently runs an installer that places the worm on the computer.”

When activated, the malware monitors the Windows clipboard in real time. “Every time it detects a copied crypto wallet address, it replaces it with the attacker’s address. The user believes they are sending funds to the correct address; the real destination is another wallet.”

Copy and paste operations in cryptocurrency transactions such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, USDT, USDC, and any stablecoin are intercepted.

This worm is more difficult to detect because it operates in the background; there are no pop-up windows to alert the user, and it can only be noticed by reviewing the transaction history on the blockchain.

Experts mention some measures to protect your crypto wallet, such as “always verifying the last four characters of the pasted address before confirming any transfer, comparing them with the address displayed on the recipient’s screen.”

In addition, never connect USB drives of unknown origin to the computers used to manage crypto assets. This warning applies generally to any file query or download.

Furthermore, they recommend “using a hardware wallet with its own screen that displays the destination address independently of the Windows clipboard, since the transaction signature is performed on the physical device and not on the potentially compromised computer.”

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The Venezuelan government activated the network of public health centers to provide assistance to those injured and seriously wounded in the earthquakes that occurred late Wednesday afternoon, June 24.

According to a statement from the Ministry of Health, eight public hospitals and twelve clinics were activated to treat those affected by the earthquake on June 24. The measure covers the most affected states: Capital District, La Guaira, Miranda, Aragua, Carabobo, and Falcón.

All health centers will be operating at maximum capacity to receive those affected by the earthquakes.

 

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It is in difficult times that the value of solidarity is demonstrated. In response to the powerful earthquake that shook the country on June 24, leaving hundreds of families homeless and causing severe structural damage, Bancamiga has stepped forward to become a bridge of direct support between Venezuelans and those who need it most.

Starting this Friday, and throughout the weekend (Saturday and Sunday), the financial institution will conduct its normal operations at 31 of its branches nationwide, which will also serve as collection centers.

This weekend, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the branches will not only maintain their regular customer service, but will also receive donations for affected families, including drinking water, non-perishable food, personal care products, sleeping mats, blankets, clothing in good condition, and medicine.

The following branches will be open to all customers and citizens who wish to contribute: Sabana Grande, Las Ibarras, Puerto Cabello, Valle de la Pascua, Calabozo, Santa Teresa, El Tigre, Puerto La Cruz, Lechería, Upata, Puerto Ordaz, Ciudad Bolívar, Unare, Maturín, Maturín Centro, Cumaná, Barinas, Coro, Barquisimeto Este, Barquisimeto Centro, Mercabar, El Vigía, Mérida, Guanare, Acarigua, Barrio Obrero, San Cristóbal, Valera, Maracaibo Norte, Ciudad Ojeda, and San Francisco.

Bancamiga: Financial relief in Times of Crisis

Understanding that the emergency also requires immediate solutions to facilitate the daily lives of the population, Bancamiga activated a series of economic relief measures starting this Thursday.

Among the most notable actions is the temporary waiver of fees for all Mobile Payment transactions of Bs. 150,000.00 or less. This benefit was also applied to the Solución Amiga service, allowing Venezuelan families to receive remittances and income from abroad immediately and without any deductions.

Furthermore, to ensure that commercial activity and supply do not stop in the affected areas, the bank is maintaining the full continuity of its operations. Transactions at businesses with point-of-sale (POS) terminals continue to be processed as usual, ensuring cash flow for establishments and safeguarding the distribution chain of essential goods.

With these actions, Bancamiga reaffirms that its commitment goes beyond banking services: it is an alliance with the life, well-being, and future of every Venezuelan, guaranteeing that its channels remain open and at the service of the people when the country needs them most.

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A new vulnerability in WhatsApp messages has been identified. The cybersecurity company Kaspersky reports that users can be attacked through a document received via message, and upon opening it, a virus is installed that takes control of the computer.

WhatsApp is once again a target for hackers through user chats. The warning is to be vigilant with messages from contacts to avoid further damage.

According to the cybersecurity company, this is a global attack. “The list of affected countries includes Spain, Mexico, Brazil, India, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Taiwan, Australia, Russia, Vietnam, and Malaysia.”

The situation is not easy considering that the attackers infiltrate the platform, and the message appears to be from a friend or coworker. “At a technical level, it’s based on a file in a format called VBScript, which is very well hidden so that the computer’s antivirus software doesn’t trigger it. To deceive the victim, the attackers change the document’s name according to the language of the country they want to target.”

One of the clues analyzed by Kaspersky is user complaints on social media about stolen accounts, where cybercriminals begin to indiscriminately release the infected file to see how many people they can actually fall for it.

The situation worsens once the complete package is downloaded with a program called ManageEngine Endpoint Central, “which allows a company’s IT staff to remotely control computers and connects them directly to the hackers’ servers.” If the user has the WhatsApp Desktop application on Windows, there’s not much they can do, “since the hidden code can be opened directly with a double-click due to the operating system’s built-in tools.”

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Given the difficult situation in Venezuela, especially in the Chacao Municipality of Caracas and in the state of La Guaira, Venemergencia expresses its full solidarity with those affected and their families, and announces its immediate adherence to the call for support coordinated by the Ministry of Health.

In an institutional statement, the Grupo Venemergencia states: “True to our fundamental purpose of saving lives and caring for Venezuelans in the most challenging times, we have prioritized the activation of our operational capacity, ambulance networks, and medical and paramedical personnel to join this contingency effort as members of the Capital Association of Hospital Clinics.”

We know that behind every report are families who need us now more than ever. We share a deep solidarity and commitment to our people; therefore, in perfect coordination with private health centers and health authorities, we are making all our resources available to facilitate transfers and provide the emergency care that the magnitude of this seismic event requires.

“At Venemergencia, with our hearts set on the recovery of each of the injured and the peace of mind of their families, we are on call to be the support that Venezuela needs at this time.”

Venemergencia. Always present!

Venemergencia Urgent Care Locations

Urgent Care La Candelaria:

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Urgent Care Torre Xerox:

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Urgent Care Valencia:

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Urgent Care Maracaibo:

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Urgent Care Lechería:

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Urgent Care Barquisimeto:

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Urgent Care Maracay:

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The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yván Gil, and the Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to Venezuela, Aydan Karamanoğlu, met in Caracas to review and strengthen the agreements between the two nations regarding investment and infrastructure, as well as cooperation mechanisms.

The meeting is part of the “mutual commitment to review, strengthen, and periodically update bilateral relations” undertaken directly between the acting president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, and the Turkish president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

Gil detailed the scope of the bilateral economic and political agenda on Telegram, specifying that these joint development plans will be formally expanded during the “fifth joint commission meeting between the two countries, scheduled for November 2026.”

The Venezuelan official emphasized ongoing dialogue as a pillar of strategic cooperation that is highly beneficial to the well-being of both nations.

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