Caracas: The death toll from landslides that swept away houses in the Venezuelan town of Las Tejerias last weekend has increased to 36, while 56 people still remain unaccounted for, a government official announced.
In his announcement on Monday, Interior Minister Remigio Ceballos said the government has distributed 300 tonnes of food and water in the affected area, Xinhua news agency.
The Minister added that more than 3,000 members of police and fire departments, the Civil Protection agency and the Bolivarian National Armed Forces have been deployed to help with the recovery efforts.
Earlier, Vice President Delcy Rodriguez said that 317 houses had been completely destroyed and 757 damaged.
While electricity has been restored, potable water service is still out of order, she added.
The landslides occurred after torrential rainfall caused the river El Pato to burst its banks.
The resulting floodwaters swept away, trees, cars, houses and shops in the town, some 50 km south-west of the capital, Caracas.&nbsp;
—IANS

The death toll from landslides that swept away houses in the Venezuelan town of Las Tejerias last weekend has increased to 36, while 56 people still remain unaccounted for, a government official announced.

Death toll from Venezuela landslides reaches 36

Caracas: India and Venezuela held the fourth round of Foreign Office consultations in Caracas.
During the meeting on November 21, the two sides reviewed bilateral ties, and exchanged views on different sectors, including political, trade, energy, health, pharmaceuticals, Ayurveda and Yoga, agriculture, culture and science and technology.
"During the consultations, both sides comprehensively reviewed their bilateral relations, covering areas such as political, trade, energy, health and pharmaceuticals, Ayurveda and Yoga, agriculture, culture and science and technology," the Ministry of External Affairs said in the press release.
During the meeting, India and Venezuela discussed regional and international issues of common interest, the Ministry of External Affairs said in the press release. At the meeting, the Indian side was led by Saurabh Kumar, Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs. For the meeting, the Venezuelan side was led by Capaya Rodriguez Gonzales, Vice Minister for Asia, Middle East and Oceania, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela.
The two sides agreed to hold the next round of consultations on a mutually convenient date in New Delhi. During his visit to Caracas, Saurabh Kumar held a meeting with Venezuela's Foreign Minister Carlos Rafael Faria Tortosa. Both sides discussed India's investments in the oil sector and ways to further strengthen bilateral relations between the two nations. Saurabh Kumar also paid tribute at the National Pantheon in Caracas. —ANI
Ministry of External Affairs Official Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi shared pictures of the 4th India-Venezuela foreign office consultations held in Caracas. Arindam Bagchi tweeted, "4th India-Venezuela FOC held in Caracas. Led by SecretaryEast @AmbSaurabhKumar &amp; Vice Minister Capaya Rodriguez @CancilleriaVE. Both sides discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral relations and exchanged views on regional &amp; international issues."
Earlier in September, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar held a meeting with Venezuelan counterpart Carlos Faria on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The two leaders exchanged views on the global political and economic scenarios.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs, India and Venezuela have maintained cordial relations. The two nations celebrated the establishment of diplomatic ties in 2009. Resident Embassies have been in Caracas and New Delhi for more than three decades and "there is mutual goodwill and cooperation between the two countries including in multilateral fora." (ANI)

India and Venezuela held the fourth round of Foreign Office consultations in Caracas.

India, Venezuela Hold Round 4 Of Foreign Office Consultations In Caracas

New Delhi: Executive Vice President of Venezuela Delcy Rodriguez, who is here with a large delegation, believes that both India and Venezuela need to increase their economic and commercial bond in order to strengthen the relationship. Speaking to ANI during the 9th CII India - LAC Conclave today, the Minister said that the Latin American country is participating with a "big delegation" and that she is "very happy" to be in India. “Venezuela is participating with a big delegation in this important economic meeting. We bring the message from President Maduro and from our people also to strengthen our bonds between India and our region, Latin America and the Caribbean. So we are very happy to be in India right now”, Rodriguez said. “We have to increase our economic bond and commercial also. As you know we have traded with India. We have imports of medicines, chemicals. We have bilateral meetings with bilateral agenda to strengthen our relationship”, she added.
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Executive Vice President of Venezuela Delcy Rodriguez, who is here with a large delegation

Have To Increase Economic Bond With India, Says Venezuelan Executive Vice-President

Rio de Janeiro: Venezuela international playmaker Yeferson Soteldo has joined Gremio on loan from Brazilian rivals Santos, the Porto Alegre club said on Friday.  The 26-year-old, who is contracted to Santos until June 30, 2027, will be tied to Gremio until December 31, 2024, reports Xinhua.  "He (Soteldo) is our first signing for 2024 and ... becomes the first Venezuelan to wear our colors," read a statement on the club's official website.  Soteldo has made 135 appearances over two separate spells with Santos, scoring 21 goals and providing 27 assists.  He endured a run of poor form in 2023 as Santos were relegated to Brazilian football's second tier for the first time in their history.  Gremio finished second in this year's top-flight standings, two points behind champions Palmeiras.
—IANS

Venezuela international playmaker Yeferson Soteldo has joined Gremio on loan from Brazilian rivals Santos, the Porto Alegre club said on Friday.

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