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NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – Noticias LocalesJune 30, 2026Miami-Dade

Congressman Carlos Giménez Calls for María Corina Machado's Return to Venezuela Amid Earthquake Crisis

Florida Congressman Carlos Giménez is urging the Venezuelan government to allow opposition leader María Corina Machado to return to the country to assist with earthquake relief efforts. Machado, currently in Panama, claims the government is blocking her return and international aid by closing airspace.

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Why It Matters

The situation impacts the ability of international aid and political leadership to reach 59,000 damaged buildings and address a death toll of 1,719 following recent earthquakes in Venezuela.

Key Facts

  • The death toll from the earthquakes in Venezuela has reached 1,719 as of June 29.
  • NASA estimates that approximately 59,000 buildings have been affected by the earthquakes.
  • Congressman Carlos Giménez has publicly called for the Venezuelan government to allow María Corina Machado to re-enter the country.
  • María Corina Machado is currently in Panama and states that the Venezuelan government has closed its airspace to prevent her return.
  • Machado alleges that the government is also blocking international rescue teams and journalists from entering the country.
  • Machado has expressed her intent to coordinate relief efforts for those affected by the disaster.

Who's Mentioned

locationPanama“Current location of María Corina Machado.”personMaría Corina Machado“Venezuelan opposition leader currently in Panama.”locationVenezuela“Country affected by earthquakes and political restrictions.”organizationNASA“Source of the initial assessment of building damage.”personCarlos Giménez“Congressman from Florida advocating for Machado's return.”