7,5×more mentions of "empire / imperialism" on state TV this week than its average this year · State TV also mentioned "earthquake" 6.2 times more than its average.
−59%fewer mentions of Maduro on state TV than its average this year · Opposition channels named him 2.4 times more than their average.
Foreign Minister Félix Plasencia on Friday announced the "firm and irrevocable" decision to leave the ICC by denouncing the Rome Statute, and notified UN Secretary-General António Guterres, El Nacional reported. According to AP, Plasencia accused the Court of a geographic bias against African and Latin American countries.
AP noted that the withdrawal takes effect one year after notification and that the investigation into alleged crimes against humanity remains active. On NTN24, an analyst linked the decision to the US government's criticism of the Court.
«A few months ago the Venezuelan government had also announced this supposed intention to withdraw from the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court, but at that time it did not materialize; it is materializing now»— Analyst (on NTN24), July 25, 2026 · watch
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Donald Trump said on Friday at the White House that Venezuela is not yet ready for elections but that there has been "great progress," and said Delcy Rodríguez is doing "a fantastic job," according to VPItv. David Placeres called Trump's answer "his automatic answer."
A US congressional delegation met Delcy Rodríguez in Caracas, Infobae reported. According to NTN24, the group is led by Republican Brian Mast and also met Jorge Rodríguez, president of the National Assembly.
«On elections in Venezuela, they are still not really ready to hold them, but great progress has been made»— Donald Trump (quoted by VPItv), July 24, 2026 · watch
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Delcy Rodríguez attended a mass and an event in La Guaira one month after the June 24 quake. VPItv reported more than 5,300 dead and more than 29,000 missing, and cited Doctors Without Borders: 6,000 people remain on the street.
María Corina Machado sent a message of solidarity to affected families and to Venezuelans abroad, released by Vente Venezuela.
«The double earthquake has called us to tireless work to recover La Guaira state, El Junquito…»— 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
