U.S. Mobilizes Rescue Aid for Venezuela After Twin Quakes
U.S. officials said search teams and aid are being sent as Venezuelan authorities reported at least 164 dead and nearly 1,000 injured.
- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump pledged U.S. resources to Venezuela after back-to-back tremors of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck near Caracas, flattening buildings and prompting a state of emergency.
- Acting president Delcy Rodriguez declared a state of emergency Wednesday night in Venezuela's seismically active zone, where the Caribbean Plate meets the South American Plate.
- Reuters reported 32 people were killed and more than 700 injured, while the Geological Survey issued red PAGER alerts estimating a 41% probability that fatalities could exceed 10,000.
- The State Department mobilized rescue teams and medical supplies, while Trump wrote on Truth Social, "The U.S. stands ready, willing, and able to help," signaling diplomatic realignment with the Venezuelan interim government.
- Economic projections suggest the disaster could reduce Venezuela's GDP by up to 7%, while Washington controls oil exports valued at $8 billion in flows since January.
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