Latest news in Venezuela? September 10th, 2026

Earthquake Recovery and Humanitarian Aid UNICEF announced a coordinated push with Venezuela’s Ministry of Water Services to begin rehabilitating major drinking water infrastructure damaged by earthquakes in late June. The projects, set to begin work in October, focus on the hard-hit northern coastal state of La Guairaspecifically upgrading the Mamo pumping station and the Naiguatá water treatment plantto restore reliable, safe tap water access to approximately 250,000 residents.Energy Sector and International Deals The Venezuelan government has finalized major arrangements to revitalize domestic energy output:

• Italian multinational Eni signed a strategic contract with state authorities to take over operations at the Junín-5 oil field in the Orinoco Belt, transitioning from the previous Petrojunín joint venture to boost extraction.
• Chevron expanded its footprint via revised joint venture terms covering adjacent areas in the Carabobo blocks.
• The United States has concurrently engaged in discussions regarding resource access beyond hydrocarbons, looking toward critical mineral supply chains.

Security Developments U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) confirmed that joint forces conducted a military strike against a narcotics-trafficking speedboat along Caribbean transit corridors, resulting in three fatalities.