Venezuela's leader thanks Trump for support during difficult time

Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, announced that U.S. President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have pledged ongoing American support for the nation's earthquake relief efforts. Rodríguez shared this information on the social media platform X, stating that the U.S. government confirmed its commitment during a conversation.

According to Rodríguez's post, the U.S. promised to provide assistance including rescue personnel, specialized equipment, support for temporary accommodations, and humanitarian aid for affected families. She expressed appreciation for this "gesture of friendship and cooperation."

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I received a call from President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who confirmed that the U.S. government continues to support Venezuela in this difficult time.

The statement follows two earthquakes that struck near Venezuela's capital, Caracas, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude. The quakes primarily impacted the northern coastal region west of the city. La Guaira, a coastal city near Caracas, is reported as the hardest-hit area, with at least 100 buildings, including large residential blocks, collapsing.

There is significant uncertainty surrounding the exact number of casualties. Earlier reports indicated that 920 people had died, but the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) estimates that over 10,000 people may have lost their lives. Delcy Rodríguez assumed the role of acting president in early 2026, following the capture of her predecessor, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife by U.S. forces in January. The Trump administration had previously accused Maduro of collaborating with drug cartels. Maduro and his wife are currently in the U.S. awaiting trial on drug trafficking charges, to which they have pleaded not guilty.

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They confirmed their commitment to support the rescue efforts by sending rescue personnel, specialized equipment, support for temporary accommodations, and humanitarian aid to the affected families. We appreciate this gesture of friendship and cooperation.