7,6×more mentions of 'empire' or 'imperialism' on state TV than its average for the year · Last 7 days vs. the average since January.
3,6×more mentions of the earthquake by the opposition than its average for the year · One month after the June 24 double earthquake.
−59%fewer mentions of Maduro on state TV than its average for the year · The opposition named Maduro 2.4 times more than its average.
Hard-line chavistas led by Mario Silva and lawmaker Iris Varela protested on Friday at Caracas's Plaza Bolívar against the August 1 dialogue between the 2015 National Assembly, led by Dinorah Figuera, and Jorge Rodríguez's group, Efecto Cocuyo reported. Varela called it 'a falsehood.' According to La Verdad, they burned U.S. and Israeli flags.
Silva avoided criticizing Delcy Rodríguez, according to Efecto Cocuyo. On the opposition side, David Placeres described it as 'the first march' against Delcy Rodríguez and highlighted that Varela called for negotiating with Henrique Capriles.
«Iris Varela asked for dialogue with Enrique Capriles, look at what we've come to»— David Placeres, July 25, 2026 · watch
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Acting President Delcy Rodríguez attended a mass in La Guaira marking one month since the June 24 double earthquake, according to state TV. Minister Francisco Garcés told La Iguana TV that more than 26,000 buildings have been assessed, and Minister Pérez Pirela said the first 200 homes have been handed over.
VPItv reported more than 5,300 dead and more than 29,000 missing, and that Doctors Without Borders warns 6,000 people remain on the streets. María Corina Machado sent a message of solidarity to the families.
«The double earthquake has called us to tireless work to recover La Guaira state»— Delcy Rodríguez, July 25, 2026 · watch
«We are all facing this tragedy in a very personal way, and no one, no one should go through it alone»— María Corina Machado, July 24, 2026 · watch
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Foreign Minister Félix Plasencia appointed Oliver Blanco to the newly created post of first vice minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, El Nacional reported; Blanco remains vice minister for Europe and North America. According to David Placeres, Blanco comes from Acción Democrática and was recruited by Delcy Rodríguez.
Placeres also said Mauricio Claver-Carone is stepping away from Venezuela policy and Toby Dean is coming in, as reported by La Estrella de Panamá, which notes that Marco Rubio remains in charge of political strategy.
«Mauricio Claver-Carone is out and his replacement is in. Toby Dean comes in, the new boss for Venezuela»— David Placeres, July 24, 2026 · watch
