7,1×more mentions of the earthquake on state TV this week · versus its January–July average
2,4×more mentions of María Corina Machado on state TV · in the last 7 days versus its average for the year
26,000buildings assessed after the earthquake · according to Minister Francisco Garcés
María Corina Machado and Edmundo González said in a joint statement that they took no part in designing the mechanism announced between the 2015 National Assembly, led by Dinorah Figuera, and the ruling party, EFE reported. According to AFP, cited by La Nación, the talks have Washington's backing and formally start on August 1.
According to VPItv, both said they will back any effort with concrete, verifiable results: release of political prisoners, a timetable for presidential elections and respect for popular sovereignty. Patricia Poleo read the text as a break with the Trump administration; David Placeres announced a mobilization for Tuesday, July 28, two years after the presidential election.
«That statement is the announcement of the divorce of María Corina Machado and Edmundo González…»— Patricia Poleo, July 27, 2026 · watch
«We are not saying there is a confrontation, we are not saying there is an irreconcilable divorce, but we are already seeing differences, a gap.»— David Placeres, July 27, 2026 · watch
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At a PSUV press conference, Diosdado Cabello said the dialogue called by acting president Delcy Rodríguez takes place this weekend, that chavismo goes "as a single bloc" and that the process "has split the opposition further." He added that lifting sanctions must be part of the talks.
Harder-line chavistas objected: Mario Silva said on La Hojilla that the United States told Jorge Rodríguez to sit down with Figuera. David Placeres reported that Iris Varela asked for dialogue with Henrique Capriles.
«We talk with anyone; dialogue does not mean surrender.»— Diosdado Cabello, July 27, 2026 · watch
«The plain fact is that the United States told Jorge Rodríguez…»— Mario Silva, July 27, 2026 · watch
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Acting president Delcy Rodríguez led the deployment of community brigades under the Venezuela Renace plan in the 23 de Enero parish, according to the official broadcast. Minister Francisco Garcés said more than 26,000 buildings have been assessed since the June 24 earthquakes.
According to VPItv, US Southern Command said its last personnel have left Venezuela and that support will continue through the State Department.
