Main content

Who is really running Venezuela?

After earthquakes in June, Venezuelans mourn their losses and face an uncertain future

Venezuelans are still searching through the rubble a month after two devastating earthquakes, which left thousands dead and tens of thousands more still missing.

The disaster came at a moment of acute political and economic uncertainty, following the toppling of president Nicolas Maduro. The new government is led by Delcy Rodriguez, with US oversight, and the Trump administration has taken control of Venezuela’s lucrative oil industry – to the tune of billions of dollars. But where is that money now?

The Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµâ€™s Will Grant reports from Venezuela, and has spoken to survivors, grieving families, and government officials leading the response.

Producers: Cat Farnsworth and Aron Keller

Executive producer: James Shield

Mix: Travis Evans

Senior news editor: China Collins

Photo: Workers use a jackhammer on debris from a collapsed building, in Caraballeda, La Guaira, Venezuela. Credit: Reuters/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria.

Available now

27 minutes

Last on

Sat 25 Jul 2026 00:32GMT

Featured

  • .

Broadcasts

  • Fri 24 Jul 2026 10:32GMT
  • Sat 25 Jul 2026 00:32GMT

Podcast