The US government announced a $150 million aid package for Venezuela, according to a report. The pledge follows a week of devastating earthquakes that have killed at least 164 people and left tens of thousands missing, as rescue operations continue.
The US government has pledged $150 million in humanitarian aid to Venezuela following the devastating earthquakes that struck the country this week, according to a report from an Israeli media outlet on Thursday evening. The new commitment, which builds on earlier US statements of readiness to assist, marks a significant financial contribution to the international relief effort.
As The Zioneer has reported throughout the week, Venezuela was hit by twin tremors on Thursday that have been confirmed as the most powerful in the country since 1900. The official death toll has reached 164, with unverified reports suggesting the number of missing could be as high as 30,000. The coastal city of La Guaira has been designated a disaster area and its international airport closed.
International rescue teams from NATO nations including Spain, the Netherlands, France, and the US have been deployed or are en route. The US Secretary of State confirmed teams from Virginia and Los Angeles were already dispatched. The $150 million package, which still lacks details on its allocation or distribution, will likely be channeled through international agencies and NGOs.
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