United States surpasses $386 million in humanitarian aid for earthquake victims

The United States has delivered more than $386 million in direct humanitarian aid to Venezuela three weeks after earthquakes struck the country. The U.S. Embassy in Caracas confirmed the extensive assistance, which has been active since the immediate aftermath of the tremors.

Described as "rapid, massive, and effective" by the diplomatic mission, the U.S. response has involved 55 flights transporting over 1,000 tons of humanitarian aid. This includes 126,000 boxes of food, hygiene kits, tents, hot meals, and other essential supplies for affected populations. The embassy emphasized its continued commitment to Venezuela through its social media channels, highlighting the unprecedented scale of the mobilization.

The aid operation, coordinated under the State Department and with the approval of President Biden, aims to support communities impacted by the double seismic event registered on June 24. The embassy assured that assistance will continue as recovery and attention efforts progress in the earthquake-stricken zones. The U.S. commitment remains firm in supporting Venezuela's recovery process.