Overview
- At least 463 apartments in the Ciudad Tiuna complex were reported damaged, and Delcy Rodríguez ordered immediate recovery of affected homes.
- Government aid now underway includes health care, psychological support, food distribution, children’s activities, and housing repairs.
- Rodríguez outlined sovereign funds to manage proceeds from expected oil sales tied to U.S. arrangements and said inflows have not yet begun, while Washington says it intends to oversee future revenues.
- A late‑week reshuffle removed Álex Saab from the Industries portfolio as that ministry was merged with Commerce under Luis Villegas, with Miguel Ángel Pérez Pirela to Communication, Freddy Ñáñez to Ecosocialismo, and Aníbal Coronado to Transport.
- Foro Penal reports 139 releases since Jan. 8 but says more than 800 people remain detained, and casualty counts from the Jan. 3 operation continue to vary across reports.