Jorge Rodríguez
Jorge Rodríguez is the president of the National Assembly of Venezuela and brother of the president.
Notable Quotes
"Ojalá que esa actitud y esa disposición que hemos demostrado sea auspicio de un nuevo tiempo político que debe transitar el país."View Story →
"1,557 release requests were being addressed 'immediately'."View Story →
"Every person saved is a miracle."View Story →
"the most disastrous event this republic has suffered in the last 123 years"View Story →
"Only through unity can we move forward with reconstruction and maintain peace."View Story →
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Venezuela government to launch formal talks with opposition members
The opposition says the aim of the talks is to strengthen the democratic institutions and the electoral system.
July 15, 2026Three-year-old rescued and taken to hospital six days after Venezuela quake
Video footage shows rescuers cheering as the child is pulled from rubble in La Guaira state.
June 30, 2026Aftershock frays nerves as many Venezuelans left to fend for themselves
In areas devastated by the twin earthquakes, people are using crowbars, pickaxes and their bare hands to try to reach survivors.
June 29, 2026I hear my son crying beneath the rubble, says Venezuela earthquake survivor
Andreina Valerio says she fears for her son, who is trapped with her partner and in-laws beneath a collapsed building.
June 28, 2026'Every person saved is a miracle': Families call to trapped loved ones in region devastated by Venezuela quakes
Families keep vigil at buildings where they fear their loved ones are trapped, but face an impossible task to move heavy debris.
June 27, 2026Rescuers search rubble for survivors as Venezuela earthquakes kill at least 188
Nearly 1,500 people have been injured after two seven-plus magnitude shallow quakes hit seconds apart.
June 25, 2026US lifts sanctions on Venezuelan interim leader Delcy Rodríguez
It is the latest sign of warming relations between the US and Venezuela after Nicolás Maduro was seized in a commando raid.
April 2, 2026Inside Venezuela's political transition two months after Maduro's ousting
The BBC's Ione Wells reports from the country and speaks to recently freed opposition politicians about the government's future and relations with the US.
March 6, 2026Venezuela and US to work together on mining developments, Rodríguez says
Venezuela's interim president made the announcement after meeting with US interior minister Doug Burgum at the presidential palace in Caracas.
March 5, 2026Venezuela mining reform coming soon, acting president says, as US official hails potential - Reuters
Venezuela mining reform coming soon, acting president says, as US official hails potential Reuters
March 4, 2026More than 1,500 Venezuelan political prisoners apply for amnesty
The announcement by the head of Venezuela's National Assembly comes amid US pressure following the capture of ex-President Nicolás Maduro.
February 22, 2026Venezuelan opposition politician released after amnesty law passed
Juan Pablo Guanipa announces that he has been freed after "almost nine months" of imprisonment.
February 20, 2026