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US Embassy Honors Independence Day by Highlighting Support for Venezuela Post-Earthquake

From El Nacional · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The U.S. Embassy in Caracas marked Independence Day by honoring American solidarity with Venezuelans affected by recent earthquakes.
  • The embassy highlighted the vital work of U.S. search and rescue teams and the support from the Department of Defense and Southern Command.
  • It also acknowledged contributions from U.S. communities providing humanitarian aid.

On July 4, the U.S. Embassy in Caracas used its Independence Day observance to highlight American solidarity with Venezuela, particularly in the wake of devastating earthquakes that struck on June 24.

The embassy took to its official X account to express gratitude and pay tribute to the U.S. personnel and communities supporting Venezuela's recovery. "This July 4, as we reflect on the values that shaped our nation, the United States stands with the Venezuelan people in the face of the devastation we saw after the tremors," the statement read.

This July 4, as we reflect on the values that shaped our nation, the United States stands with the Venezuelan people in the face of the devastation we saw after the tremors.

โ€” U.S. Embassy in CaracasThe embassy's statement on X reflecting on Independence Day and solidarity with Venezuela.

Particular praise was directed at U.S. search and rescue teams for their "vital work and commitment in saving lives among the rubble." The embassy also recognized the support provided by the Department of Defense and the Southern Command for their role in the "unprecedented response." Furthermore, the message extended thanks to "all in the United States who are contributing with donations to support Venezuelans."

Following the seismic events, several nations offered assistance, with U.S. teams being among the first responders. Beyond official aid, U.S. communities have also organized efforts to collect donations and send humanitarian assistance to Venezuela, underscoring a broad base of support.

We pay tribute to the U.S. search and rescue teams for their vital work and commitment in saving lives among the rubble, to the Department of Defense and Southern Command for their support of this unprecedented response, and to all in the United States who are contributing with donations to support Venezuelans.

โ€” U.S. Embassy in CaracasThe embassy's statement on X detailing specific acknowledgments for aid efforts.
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Originally published by El Nacional in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.