- Leader María Corina Machado denounced that her team’s vans were vandalized in Lara; CVG workers in Bolívar denounced payments of 150 dollars to attend officialist meetings; a 3.6 magnitude earthquake was recorded in the state of Lara | Photo: EFE/ FCB Germán Parga
On Thursday, July 18, María Corina Machado, opposition leader and coordinator of the political party Vente Venezuela, reported that unknown persons vandalized her team’s vehicles when she was in Barquisimeto, Lara state.
Relatives of political prisoners protested in front of the Public Prosecutor’s Office in Caracas to demand an end to the abuse of anti-terrorist legislation.
A group of workers from the Venezuelan Corporation of Guayana (CVG), in Bolívar, said that active personnel were offered a payment of 150 dollars to attend official meetings.
In sports, the Vinotinto rose 17 positions and is ranked 37th in the ranking of national teams of the International Federation of Football and Association Football (FIFA).
Below are the most important news from Thursday, July 18:
On Thursday, July 18, María Corina Machado, opposition leader and coordinator of the political party Vente Venezuela, reported that unknown persons vandalized her team’s vehicles when she was in Barquisimeto, Lara state.
The leader showed images of the damage caused by the paint. In addition, Machado indicated that one of the vehicles had its engine oil emptied and another had its brake hose cut, which she described as an attack once morest her.
“This morning, an attack was committed once morest me and my team. Agents of the regime followed us from Portuguesa and surrounded the housing estate where we spent the night. Maduro’s campaign is violence and is responsible for any damage to our physical integrity,” Machado wrote on his official X account (Twitter).
The incident occurred when they were in Lara state following a political activity in Guanare, Portuguesa state.
2. CVG workers in Bolívar reported payments of 150 dollars to attend official meetings
A group of workers from the Venezuelan Corporation of Guayana (CVG), in Bolívar, reported that active personnel were offered a payment of 150 dollars to attend official meetings.
“They have us scared, they have us subjugated and they tell us that if we leave, we are out (…) Everyone has to fight for a better country, that their work is worth what it is worth,” said one of the protesters in a video published by journalist Francesca Díaz on X (formerly Twitter).
CVG workers also demanded that the president of the National Electoral Council (CNE), Elvis Amoroso, make a statement on the abuses committed during this presidential campaign.
#18Jul | Workers of the Venezuelan Corporation of Guayana (CVG), in Bolívar, reported that active personnel were offered a payment of 150 dollars to attend official meetings.
Workers warned that they are afraid of being fired if they do not go to work… pic.twitter.com/Zfw0Ci81UB
— The Daily (@eldiario) July 18, 2024
3. A 3.6 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Lara state
On Thursday, July 18, the Venezuelan Foundation for Seismological Research (Funvisis) recorded an earthquake measuring 3.6 on the Richter scale in the state of Lara.
According to the agency, the epicenter of the earthquake was located 7 kilometers east of Barquisimeto and 43 kilometers northeast of Quibor.
Did you feel the earthquake? Do you know anyone who did?
In @SomosFunvisis We have already calculated the magnitude. Please help us measure its intensity by filling out the questionnaire at ➡ https://t.co/tp58tiPAtz#EarthquakeFeeling #Barquisimeto #Funvisis pic.twitter.com/UbfUSJLCs7
— Funvisis (@SomosFunvisis) July 18, 2024
So far today, Funvisis has not recorded any more seismic activity in Venezuela
Relatives of political prisoners gathered on Thursday, July 18, in front of the headquarters of the Public Prosecutor’s Office in Caracas to demand freedom and an end to the chronic abuse of anti-terrorist legislation.
“Fighting for rights is not terrorism,” they assured the Venezuelan Program for Education and Action in Human Rights (Provea), which shared images of the protest in Parque Carabobo on its X account (formerly Twitter).
In addition, the protesters delivered a document to the Attorney General, Tarek William Saab, requesting the cessation of the chronic use of the Anti-Terrorism legislation and the Anti-Hate Law.
FIFA updated the ranking of the national teams on Thursday, July 18, four days following the end of the Copa América and Euro 2024. After the tournaments, the Vinotinto rose 17 positions and occupies 37th place on the list.
This is the biggest rise in the rankings for a team during this FIFA window. La Vinotinto also gained points in the ranking following reaching the quarter-finals of the Copa América.
In the previous update on June 20, the Vinotinto was ranked 54th, two places lower than in the February 2024 update. At that time, the team did not participate in friendly games by decision of coach Fernando “Bocha” Batista.
6. FC Barcelona commemorates its 125th anniversary with a new uniform
On the occasion of its 125th anniversary, the Barcelona football club presented a new uniform this Thursday, July 18.
For the presentation, the team included the participation of retired footballers, who belonged to the Barça team, Ronaldo de Assis Moreira, known as Ronaldinho, and Carles Puyol.
In accordance with ESPNThe shirt is a tribute to the one worn from the club’s founding in 1899 until 1910.
Barça’s new kit for the 24/25 season.
Inspired by the Club’s legacy, history and roots. pic.twitter.com/6hYtsMYmIM— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona_es) July 18, 2024
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