The secretary of state effectively controls Venezuela’s finances, the distribution of its natural resources and its government. His grip on the country is a vivid manifestation of American power in the Trump era.

The earthquakes that rocked Venezuela last month led to catastrophic damage in the port city of La Guaira — killing thousands and forcing rescuers to scour the rubble for missing people. Here's what we saw.

Around 16,300 people have been displaced after two deadly earthquakes struck Venezuela. The New York Times spoke with the mother of a 10-year-old girl, who has been struggling to find a safe shelter for her family.

Ten-year-old Maria keeps reliving the moment she lost her mother and her life changed forever.

Here's a look at some of the major developments since major back-to-back earthquakes rocked Venezuela on June 24, devastating parts of a country already reeling from crisis after crisis.

Mounds of rubble and partially collapsed buildings that were once crowded with people searching for survivors now lie abandoned. In other areas, diggers are clearing concrete slabs, dusty debris and the remnants of ordinary life,

Venezuela’s northern coast was hit by two powerful back-to-back earthquakes on Wednesday, leaving scores of people dead and widespread destruction in its wake.

LA county rescue teams deployed to Venezuela leaned on support team at home. The three-member team works out of a Pacoima warehouse.

"These highly skilled men and women helped save six lives and brought hope to countless families during Venezuela's darkest hours."

As public criticism mounted over the pace and efficiency of Venezuela’s earthquake response, the government of acting President Delcy Rodríguez issued its first public defense of the operation with her 180-day mandate as interim leader expiring.