US boosts direct aid to $300 million for Venezuela earthquake emergency

The United States announced it is raising its direct aid to Venezuela to $300 million to combat the humanitarian crisis triggered by earthquakes on June 24. The U.S. Department of State stated the funds will be distributed through reliable American partner organizations.

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After the devastating earthquakes that struck central and northern Venezuela on June 24, 2026, the Trump administration deployed a rapid, whole-of-government response to save lives and deliver urgently needed aid to the Venezuelan people.

This increased contribution comes as Venezuela faces its worst natural disaster in 30 years. The U.S. government highlighted its swift, comprehensive response, involving private sector partners and NGOs to expedite aid delivery. "The United States is committed to maintaining this response and ensuring the Venezuelan people receive the full measure of American support as they work to recover from this tragedy," the Department said in a statement.

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The United States is committed to maintaining this response and ensuring the Venezuelan people receive the full measure of American support as they work to recover from this tragedy.

In addition to previously announced humanitarian funding, the U.S. has allocated an extra $50 million for key operations by partner organizations. This brings the total funding for partners to $200 million, comprising $100 million in bilateral funding and $100 million through the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) common country fund. All U.S. humanitarian funding is directed to trusted international and non-governmental partners with proven capabilities.

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Survivors and volunteers also denounce that agents of the Chavista government hinder the flow of aid and confiscate supplies sent from all over Venezuela, a country mobilized in solidarity.

However, the aid effort has been marred by accusations from earthquake survivors and volunteers. They allege that the interim government, led by Delcy Rodriguez, is hindering the transport and delivery of aid for political reasons. Reports suggest that government agents are obstructing aid flow and confiscating supplies, despite widespread solidarity efforts within and outside Venezuela. Some survivors have complained about the government's slow response, with U.S. military and aid arriving in some areas before Venezuelan forces.

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The interim government of Delcy Rodriguez is hindering the transport and delivery of aid, for political reasons.