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US provides over $386 million in aid for Venezuela earthquake recovery

From El Nacional · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The United States has provided over $386 million in humanitarian aid to Venezuela following recent earthquakes.
  • This assistance, supported by Miyamoto International, aims to address immediate needs and support reconstruction efforts for homes, schools, and workplaces.
  • U.S. Chargรฉ d'Affaires John Barrett visited affected areas and met with local officials to assess damage and recovery progress.

The United States has committed more than $386 million in humanitarian aid to Venezuela, aimed at helping families recover from recent earthquakes. U.S. Chargรฉ d'Affaires John Barrett announced the contribution, highlighting that the aid supports tens of thousands of families.

Under the leadership of Donald Trump, the United States has already committed more than $386 million in humanitarian assistance to Venezuela, providing support to tens of thousands of families.

โ€” John BarrettAnnouncement of U.S. humanitarian aid to Venezuela.

This assistance is being delivered under the leadership of President Donald Trump. The effort involves support from the Japanese engineering firm Miyamoto International, which is helping to address immediate needs and advance reconstruction. The goal is to enable families to regain their homes and for communities to rebuild schools, workplaces, and religious sites.

the objective is that families have their home again.

โ€” John BarrettDescribing the goals of the reconstruction assistance.

Barrett has personally visited some of the earthquake-stricken areas in Venezuela. During his visits, he met with local leaders, including Archbishop Monseรฑor Raรบl Biord Castillo at the Nuestra Seรฑora de Las Mercedes church in Caracas. Miyamoto International engineers have also conducted damage assessments to aid in recovery efforts. These actions underscore the U.S. government's commitment to supporting Venezuela through this tragedy.

the objective is that families have their home again. In addition, they provide their support so that communities can recover their schools, workplaces, and religious spaces.

โ€” John BarrettDetailing the scope of reconstruction support.
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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.