AGP Executive Report

Earthquake Response & Housing: Acting President Delcy Rodríguez confirmed the Caracas Polyhedron Transitional Camp is fully operational, with single-family spaces meant to free up schools, and announced updated construction protocols for Venezuela’s seismic reality. Infrastructure Recovery: Transport Minister Francisco Garcés said traffic has been restored across 17 earthquake-affected sectors, with nine bridges rehabilitated and partial recovery work underway for Maiquetía’s Simón Bolívar Airport and port operations. Housing Deliveries: The Venezuela Renace Plan delivered nine apartments in Guatire for families displaced by the June 24 double earthquake, while Los Teques families received new homes from temporary camps in La Guaira. Digital Services: MINHVI launched a new Single Housing Registry modality using identity card terminals for people not registered in state offices, urging citizens to rely only on official channels. Public Health & Water: Barinas’ Razetti Hospital completed preventive maintenance on its drinking-water distribution system, replacing key components to improve pump flow and operability. International Cooperation: Rodríguez highlighted Venezuela-Barbados brotherhood during Prime Minister Mia Mottley’s visit, including a joint declaration spanning energy, agriculture, education, culture, tourism, and transport. Culture: The film “Turba” opens Aug. 27 in Venezuelan theaters, tackling violence, trafficking, migration, and slavery. Energy & Economy: Rodríguez said Venezuela’s oil output hit 1.23 million barrels per day, the highest since Feb. 2019, citing eased U.S. sanctions and legal reforms opening the sector to private investment. Regional Politics (Colombia): Colombia’s new president Abelardo de la Espriella ordered police and immigration raids to identify and deport migrants without legal status, starting in Barranquilla.

Earthquake Aftermath: Venezuela’s interim leadership says the double quake death toll has climbed to 6,509, with 6,462 rescues and 226,696 people treated, while 60,785 homes have been inspected and 11,001 flagged high-risk as reconstruction and debris clearance continue. Housing & Digital Relief: Bank of Venezuela says quake-loan procedures for home purchases can now be handled digitally, with state subsidies and 25-year financing terms for eligible families. Public Safety Overhaul: Acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced the elimination of urban police checkpoints, replacing them with reinforced preventive and road patrols. Humanitarian Cooperation: Rodríguez and Barbados PM Mia Mottley toured a Barbadian mobile field hospital in Guarenas that has treated over 2,700 patients. Political Prisoner Dialogue: Diosdado Cabello denied that prisoner releases are on the agenda of government-opposition dialogue tables, saying the issue is being politicized. Regional Pressure on Migration: Colombia’s new president Abelardo de la Espriella ordered police-and-immigration operations to identify irregular migrants for deportation, a move that puts Venezuelans in the spotlight. Energy Watch: BP secured a license for Loran Phase 2 offshore gas development in Venezuela, signaling renewed offshore momentum.

Caracas Flood Response: Acting President Delcy Rodríguez ordered Civil Protection activation after Tropical Wave No. 40 triggered torrential rains across Caracas and nearby states, with emergency crews rescuing people and clearing roads as rivers overflowed. Metro Disruption: Caracas Metro authorities carried out technical inspections at Mamera and Caricuao stations after the storm hit service. Humanitarian Delivery: The “Venezuela Eat Fish” plan reached 10 communities in Puerto Cabello, boosting access to fish protein as authorities push food sovereignty. Foreign Policy & Diplomacy: Rodríguez met Barbados PM Mia Mottley at Miraflores, signing a joint declaration to expand cooperation in energy, science, food, tourism, and education. Eurasian Outreach: Tourism Minister Daniella Cabello met Türkiye-Venezuela Business Council head Ali Galip İlter to boost tourist flows and investment, with an invitation for a Turkish working visit. Trade & Industry: FENAVI projected Venezuela could exceed 1.5 million tons of chicken meat in three years, aiming for export upgrades to meet international standards. Regional Security Context: Colombia’s new right-wing president ordered a crackdown on irregular migration, directing detentions and deportation steps for undocumented foreigners convicted of crimes.

Caracas Flood Response: Delcy Rodríguez (president in charge) inspected road maintenance near Boyacá Avenue after Tropical Wave 40 rains, praising brigades for clearing debris fast, while Caracas Mayor’s Office teams kept 0800 Caracas and Ven 911 lines open and deployed hundreds of workers to restore passability across Greater Caracas. Metro Recovery: Caracas Metro fully resumed commercial service on Aug. 23 after flooding, with Metrocable stations still closed temporarily for preventive maintenance. Earthquake Reconstruction: Nahúm Fernández toured La Colina in El Recreo to monitor rehabilitation of family and commercial structures under the Venezuela Renace plan, with ongoing delivery of solutions based on community needs. PSUV Mobilization: PSUV leadership carried out territorial deployments promoting “Climate and Energy Awareness,” while Popular Power in Apure evaluated renewal strategies for communal councils and PSUV political teams. Currency Debate: Steve Hanke resurfaced in coverage pushing full dollar adoption as the cure for Venezuela’s inflation, as other reporting highlights growing use of USDT in Venezuela amid monetary instability. International Politics: Venezuela-linked TPS terminations in the U.S. put more than a million people from 13 countries, including Venezuelans, at risk of removal after court blocks were lifted.

Caracas Metro Recovery: Caracas Metro says full commercial service is back after Tropical Wave 40 flooding, with all underground and surface stations operational; Metrocable remains closed for preventive maintenance while crews keep clearing debris and fallen trees. Emergency Lines & Civil Protection: The capital’s mayor’s office activated “0800 Caracas” and “Ven 911” for rain-damage reports, while deploying hundreds of prevention and response workers to keep roads open and assist affected drivers and residents. Metro Safety Works: Metro authorities are running a technical inspection on Line 2 between Mamera and Caricuao, intervening rails and ballast to boost reliability and user safety. Water Network Repair in Monagas: MINAGUAS replaced 10 meters of wastewater pipe in El Paraíso (San Simón, Maturín), restoring service for more than 30 families and citing VenApp as a key channel for rapid community response. Regional Politics Watch: Iran’s President Pezeshkian escalated rhetoric on a “full-scale” economic, military and security war, while Trump’s foreign-policy push faces midterm pressure amid stalled negotiations.

Caracas Storm Response: Delcy Rodríguez ordered the Civil Protection System to respond to Tropical Wave No. 40 after Greater Caracas saw extreme rainfall, with Caracas officials reporting dozens of vehicles affected on the Guaire River overflow and a special care plan for drivers and families. Highway Disruptions: The Gran Cacique Guaicaipura highway faces a partial closure Sunday for technical inspection, while earlier crews cleared mud and debris to restore traffic after the downpours. Legislation on Housing: Venezuela’s National Assembly approved a new Housing Construction Promotion and Protection law to update rules for property sales and construction oversight, sending it to Delcy Rodríguez for final approval. Diplomacy: Foreign Minister Félix Plasencia met the Netherlands’ ambassador-designate, Carmen Gonsalves, to reaffirm cooperation after the June earthquakes and deepen the bilateral agenda. Sports & Social Programs: Venezuela Renace 2026 Sports Games entered phase two in Caracas with 250 participants, as the government pushes youth and community activities tied to post-quake recovery. International Pressure & Iran: Separate from local politics, President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran is in a “full-scale” economic, military and security war and pointed to resilience amid U.S. pressure. US Sanctions Shift: A report says the U.S. eased Venezuela sanctions to allow new telecom investment, aiming to improve connectivity.

Infrastructure & Mobility: Venezuela’s MPPT says the Gran Cacique Guaicaipura highway will be partially closed this Sunday, Aug. 23, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. for a technical inspection of the bridge on Andrés Galarraga Avenue in Caracas. Agriculture & Health Monitoring: Miranda will register over 2,000 livestock producers starting Aug. 24, with 251 pollsters deployed across 21 municipalities under the National Plan for the Characterization of the Cattle Herd, aiming to support disease control and raise production. Diplomacy: Foreign ministers Félix Plasencia and Bolivia’s Héctor Huanca reaffirmed plans to deepen integration and bilateral cooperation. Parliament & Currency Politics: The National Assembly removed opposition deputy Antonio Ecarri from the Venezuela–U.S. Parliamentary Friendship Group after his comments on formal dollarization, citing violations of constitutional and internal rules and launching an internal investigation. PSUV Mobilization: PSUV Barinas met to update organization, prepare for the Oct. 18 popular consultation, and push energy-efficiency awareness. Regional Spillover: A Venezuelan woman in Trinidad and Tobago reported finding an abandoned newborn, then returned claiming the baby as her own, shifting the investigation’s direction.

Venezuela-US Migration Fallout: The U.S. approved a $5 million payment to Liberia to accept up to 1,200 third-country deportees, with the first flight landing in Monrovia carrying 20 migrants, including people from Venezuela and Cuba—raising fresh questions about safeguards and how deportees are treated. National Assembly & Economy: AN President Jorge Rodríguez says the legislature will investigate the spread of a fake claim that it hired U.S. economist Steve Hanke, stressing monetary policy is an Executive/BCV matter. Earthquake Recovery & State Capacity: In La Guaira, authorities inspected rehabilitation work at the Bolivarian Military Academy under the Venezuela Renace plan, while Falcón and Plan Venezuela Renace reviewed restorations in Boca de Aroa. Public Services: CANTV restored phone and internet for thousands of Trujillo subscribers via the VenApp 1x10 system, and habitability inspectors awarded Caracas’ Simón Bolívar Monumental Stadium a green label. Identity Polling: Hinterlaces reports 96% of Venezuelans say they’re proud of their national identity, framing resilience as cultural rather than political.

US-Venezuela Migration Fallout: Trump’s administration sent a first deportation flight to Liberia with Venezuelans, Cubans and Colombians, under a deal to transfer up to 1,200 people over a year, as five deportees reportedly refused to leave the plane. Caracas Reconstruction Watch: In La Guaira, Public Works Minister Juan Ramírez Luces inspected rehabilitation on Avenida José María España after the June 24 earthquakes, reporting 1,000 tons of asphalt placed and drainage/topography work underway under the Venezuela Renace Plan. Security & Power in Venezuela: A new study says Maduro-era military loyalty was maintained by tying the armed forces to Venezuela’s economy, with dozens of defense-linked entities operating across banking, oil, mining, transport and more. Airport Recovery: Maiquetía’s provisional terminals began operational tests with airlines including Laser and Conviasa, aiming to restore passenger-security and check-in flows after earthquake damage. Community Media: Caracas’ communications ministry toured alternative and community radio stations in the metro area, delivering technical equipment to boost transmissions and local impact. International Pressure on Cuba: The US expanded Cuba sanctions on state firms and officials, while Cuba’s UN envoy criticized Washington for blocking private investment reforms.

US-Venezuela Aid: The US says it will work with Congress to provide $57mn for Venezuela’s El Sistema music institute, including a teacher training center, as Washington frames the move as support for Venezuela’s recovery under interim President Delcy Rodríguez. Earthquake Response & Social Protection: Venezuela’s child protection agency IDENNA says it remains deployed in temporary camps with social protection points and counselors, extending support to hospitals as families move into a “new process of living with the family” after the double quake. Reconstruction Logistics: The Ecosocialism ministry reports 2.1 million tons of debris collected and treated since June 24, with debris processing aimed at turning waste into reconstruction inputs under the Venezuela Renace plan. Budget 2027 Planning: Planning officials say the 2027 budget is being drafted through community proposals integrated into territorial planning and sectoral agendas, including health and science/tech circuits. US-Iran Escalation: Trump again claims the US is “essentially controlling” and will soon fully control key straits linked to Iran, while Treasury’s Bessent vows the “toughest sanctions in history” on Iran. International Justice Clash: The US sanctions ICC president Tomoko Akane, freezing US assets and barring entry, drawing sharp criticism over pressure on the court.

Judicial Reform at the Dialogue Table: Civil society groups reacted to a government-opposition announcement to reform Venezuela’s Supreme Court and renew its justices, warning the judiciary has long been used for repression and urging real rule-of-law changes. Oil Deals & Energy Reopening: Acting President Delcy Rodríguez’s team signed new oil agreements with Hunt Oil and SLB, with SLB also aiming to reactivate rigs, as Venezuela courts U.S. investment and pushes its post-Maduro energy revival. Connectivity in Earthquake Recovery: CANTV expanded fiber services in La Guaira resettlement housing in Ciudad Tiuna and restored connectivity across Yaracuy, underscoring how infrastructure rollouts are tied to rebuilding. Diplomacy & Multilateralism: Venezuela’s foreign ministry reviewed multilateral agendas with ambassadors from Türkiye, China, and India, and Plasencia met the UN resident coordinator to deepen technical cooperation after the June earthquakes. Dialogue Politics: Diosdado Cabello defended the government’s dialogue push, saying dialogue is not surrender and criticizing opposition “extremist” attacks on the process. U.S. Deportations Spill Over Region: The U.S. began sending more third-country deportees to Liberia, with officials saying many are from Venezuela and Cuba, as Trump expands regional transfer deals.

Venezuela Energy Push: Acting hydrocarbons minister Paula Henao told a Houston audience Venezuela is “an entire world waiting to be discovered,” pitching hundreds of exploration opportunities and massive gas reserves as Caracas courts U.S. and foreign investment. Oil Contracts: Venezuela signed oil-related deals with SLB and Hunt Oil, as PDVSA and the government accelerate production and investment outreach. Offshore Gas Deal: bp won the Loran Phase 2 offshore gas licence with partners XRG, ADNOC’s unit and UCC, aiming to unlock 4 Tcf of recoverable gas. Earthquake Recovery in La Guaira: Acting President Delcy Rodríguez highlighted reopening steps and 478 loans to restart local business activity after the June quakes, while Diosdado Cabello said debris collection and reconstruction efforts are ongoing. Airport Reopening Plan: Caracas’ Simon Bolívar International Airport ran a readiness drill for provisional terminals, targeting 40% capacity, with cargo flights already resumed and passenger service still pending. International Court Clash: The ICC condemned new U.S. sanctions on ICC president Tomoko Akane and senior lawyer Abdoulaye Seye as a “flagrant attack” on judicial independence, drawing reactions from Japan and others. Caracas Politics Angle: Cabello used PSUV programming to argue dialogue should proceed and accused opposition “longliners” of exploiting quake tragedies for profit.

Venezuela–U.S. Politics: A new week of U.S. pressure is colliding with Venezuela’s post-Maduro transition narrative, with reporting suggesting Washington is engaging regime structures through Delcy Rodríguez while sidelining the opposition—leaving María Corina Machado’s camp to hedge against a more ambiguous U.S. strategy. International Law Clash: The International Criminal Court hit back hard after the U.S. sanctioned ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, calling it a “flagrant attack” on judicial independence; Japan and EU leaders also condemned the move. Caracas Diplomacy: Venezuela’s Science and Technology minister met Egypt’s ambassador to update cooperation in science, tech, and telecommunications, including an agreement for peaceful outer-space exploration. Regional Security: Colombia’s new president, Abelardo de la Espriella, announced a major strike against the Los Costeños hitmen network, underscoring how Venezuela-linked border dynamics keep shaping politics and crime across the region.

Venezuela–US Energy Pivot: A senior US energy official says Venezuela is sending more than 500,000 bpd—about half of its ~1.25 million bpd output—to US Gulf Coast refineries, with Washington also supplying naphtha to help process Venezuela’s heavy, sour crude. Negotiations & Frozen Assets: The Financial Times reports Venezuela’s interim government has not raised Maduro’s release at recent talks, while US-mediated progress is increasingly tied to the potential release of ~31 tonnes of Venezuelan gold (about $4bn) held by the Bank of England. Gold as Leverage: Sources say London could unlock the bullion if a political agreement is reached, after shifting recognition of Delcy Rodríguez’s mandate. Caracas Aftershocks: Venezuela’s civil protection system monitored a 4.0 quake near La Guaira; officials said no damage or casualties were reported, though residents felt it. Health & Borders: Venezuela launched a special vaccination week for indigenous communities in Bolívar and Táchira, including immunization, deworming, and medical care. International Pressure on Courts: The US imposed sanctions on ICC President Tomoko Akane and prosecutor Abdoulaye Seghé, escalating Washington’s campaign against the Hague-based court.

Venezuela Reconstruction & Governance: President (E) Delcy Rodríguez highlighted the Venezuela Renace Plan as families receive new homes in Caracas, while GNB teams keep clearing debris in La Guaira and the UCV begins post-seismic repairs at the Faculty of Humanities and Education. Education Push: The government says 360,000 high school graduates are guaranteed university quotas, with Delcy Rodríguez and Education Minister Héctor Rodríguez citing merit ceremonies and noting 52% of top averages came from public schools. Youth & Sports Planning: Organizers for the II Bolivarian Youth Games Caracas 2027 reviewed venues and disciplines, including La Guaira as a sub-headquarters, and discussed a May 2027 rescheduling. Prison Cooperation: Venezuela and the ICRC are setting a technical agenda on prison health, education, productive work, family contact, and living conditions. US-Venezuela Tensions: A former IMF official warned that placing Venezuelan gold under US control would be a “terrible precedent,” as reports swirl about 31 tons held by the Bank of England. Immigration Flashpoint: ICE detained Venezuelan Padres minor-league catching coordinator Oswaldo Pirela in El Paso while he traveled home, with his family citing pending asylum claims.

Earthquake Update: Venezuela’s official twin-quake death toll has climbed to 6,438 (up from 6,301), with authorities reporting 335 homes delivered and 59,109 buildings inspected for safety as search efforts continue for the missing. Housing & Reconstruction: Interim President Delcy Rodríguez said 48 new apartments were handed over in Caracas and that 4,000 homes are targeted by December, while the government says 40,000+ families have been added to the Single Housing Registry to guide allocations. Energy Crisis Response: The National Executive and shopping-center chamber CAVECECO agreed to extend an energy savings plan for eight weeks, with Caracas added to rationing schedules for the first time. Labor Inclusion Plan: Rodríguez announced training and labor inclusion for construction trades starting Aug. 24 to support Venezuela Renace reconstruction. International Cooperation: Foreign ministry officials met the ICRC/IFRC and NGOs to coordinate post-quake recovery, and Science & Tech Minister Yván Gil discussed expanded cooperation with Egypt including peaceful outer-space exploration. Sports & Culture: Venezuelan judoka Anriquelis Barrios won bronze in Lima, and the government highlighted local sports and community initiatives.