Pratik AgrawalUS President Donald Trump announced that America will extend disaster relief support to Venezuela a nation shaken by two powerful earthquakes that killed 188 people and injured more than 1,500 others.
Trump Pledges US Aid to Earthquake-Ravaged Venezuela
US President Donald Trump stepped forward on Thursday promising American support for Venezuela after a series of catastrophic earthquakes rocked the South American nation.
Speaking directly to farmers gathered at the White House, Trump was blunt and compassionate in equal measure. “They had a terrible earthquake last night… but we will help them,” he said.
Death Toll Climbs as Rescue Teams Race Against Time
Venezuelan authorities confirmed that two back-to-back earthquakes measuring magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 have claimed at least 188 lives. More than 1,520 people are reported injured across the country.
The hardest-hit region is the coastal state of La Guaira where buildings crumbled and roads fractured under the force of the twin quakes. Emergency rescue teams are pushing through the rubble, searching for survivors in damaged neighborhoods.
US Treasury Clears the Way for Relief Operations
In a parallel development, the US Treasury Department gave the green light for financial operations linked to Venezuela relief efforts. This decision effectively removes bureaucratic barriers allowing aid money and humanitarian supplies to flow into the country without legal complications.
The move signals a notable shift in approach with Washington setting aside long-standing political tensions to address an urgent human crisis unfolding in Venezuela.
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The BRICS Times