United States — Federal Reserve & Delcy Rodríguez

United States — Federal Reserve: The United States — Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge rose, leading to speculation about potential rate hikes, which is a general market concern unrelated to the Venezuela earthquake.

Delcy Rodríguez: Delcy Rodríguez, the acting president of Venezuela, is facing a major political test in her handling of the earthquake crisis. Her administration has been criticized for an inadequate response, but she has also welcomed international aid and is coordinating rescue efforts.