Venezuela Twin Tremors: US, Neighboring Countries Offer Help

The United States has pledged assistance to Venezuela in the wake of two major earthquakes that devastated the South American country. U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that the nation was prepared to offer aid, stating, "The USA stands ready, willing, and able to help!" He further instructed all government agencies to be prepared for swift action, emphasizing, "We will be there for our new and great friends. Early reports are not good!!!"

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The USA stands ready, willing, and able to help! I have instructed all agencies of our government to get ready to move quickly. We will be there for our new and great friends. Early reports are not good!!!

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau confirmed the U.S. was in contact with Venezuelan authorities. "The U.S. stands with the Venezuelan people in the aftermath of this evening’s devastating earthquakes," Landau posted on X, adding that Washington was mobilizing resources. U.S. Under Secretary of State for Foreign Assistance Jeremy Lewin reported that a disaster assistance team had already been deployed and was coordinating critical aid. "The U.S. will be sending search and rescue teams, medical and humanitarian supplies and other resources in the crucial first days after this tragic natural disaster," Lewin wrote on X.

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The US stands with the Venezuelan people in the aftermath of this evening’s devastating earthquakes.

Several Latin American nations have also stepped forward to offer support. El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele announced that 300 rescuers and paramedics, along with 50 tons of equipment, medicines, and essential supplies, were ready to deploy to Caracas. Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader spoke with Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez, expressing solidarity and stating that specialized search, rescue, and emergency care teams from the Dominican Armed Forces would depart for Venezuela early Thursday.

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The US will be sending search and rescue teams, medical and humanitarian supplies and other resources in the crucial first days after this tragic natural disaster.

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva also instructed the Brazilian Embassy in Caracas to assess the situation and provide assistance. Other countries have also conveyed their solidarity with Venezuela during this difficult time. Venezuela has declared a state of emergency following the twin tremors, which have caused significant destruction, though official casualty figures and the full extent of the damage have not yet been released.

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300 rescuers and paramedics, along with 50 tons of equipment, medicines, and essential supplies, are ready to depart for Caracas.