US Ramps Up Aid to Venezuela Amid Disaster Response

The US has doubled its aid pledge to $300m as Venezuela grapples with over 1,700 quake deaths and tens of thousands missing.

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The US military is racing to reopen a major port in Venezuela to ease aid deliveries as the deaths from last week's twin earthquakes reach more than 1,700. The port in La Guaira was heavily damaged in the 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude quakes that flattened entire neighborhoods and left tens of thousands missing.

The US has doubled its aid pledge to $300m, making it the largest contributor to the international relief effort. Five US military transport planes are on their way to Venezuela carrying much-needed supplies, including food, water, and medical aid. The US Navy and Coast Guard are also working to deliver aid via ship.

The international community has responded quickly, with 24 nations sending over 521 tons of supplies. These include 86 units with dogs trained to locate people trapped beneath the rubble and more than 2,700 search-and-rescue personnel. Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, has thanked countries for their support.

A 21-year-old identified as Aaron Levi was rescued in the nearby town of Tanaguarena, giving hope to those still trapped. A WhatsApp message from a woman trapped beneath the rubble sparked a new search effort. The rescue efforts have been hindered by the sheer scale of the disaster and the difficulty in reaching some areas.

And yet, amidst the tragedy, there are signs of resilience and solidarity. A group of residents ordered soldiers to put down their weapons and join the rescue efforts on Sunday. The country needs you, one man told them.

The US has pledged to continue supporting Venezuela in the recovery efforts. US Marines are working to repair the quake-hit port to allow delivery of supplies and equipment. American airmen are also helping to restore traffic at Simon Bolivar International Airport near Caracas.

Key Facts: • 1,770 people have died in the quakes, with tens of thousands still missing. • The US has doubled its aid pledge to $300m. • 24 nations are sending over 521 tons of supplies. • 2,700 search-and-rescue personnel have been deployed. • 86 units with dogs trained to locate trapped people have been sent.

The US's response to the disaster has been swift. But the situation on the ground remains dire. With the airport partially reopened to cargo and aid flights, the focus is now on reaching those still trapped beneath the rubble. And with the summer season approaching, every hour counts. The US Marines are racing against time to repair the port, with much-needed aid and equipment waiting on ships.

As the search efforts continue, the people of Venezuela are bracing for the long haul. Temporary camps have been set up for those who have lost their homes, and relief efforts are underway. With the US's help, Venezuela hopes to rebuild and recover. The road ahead will be long and difficult, but with international support, the country can rebuild and recover.

The US Navy has been ferrying aid into Venezuela via ship. The USS Fort Lauderdale, an amphibious transport dock ship, has been docked at La Guaira, delivering supplies to those in need.

The UN migration agency has said that up to 6.76 million people could be affected, and would require shelter, water, sanitation, healthcare, and essential relief items. The agency is working closely with the Venezuelan government and international partners to coordinate the relief efforts.

Luis Salas, a 27-year-old rescue worker, has spoken out about the challenges they face. The hardest part, he said, was when they felt hope in the tunnels they went into, only to find the people they were searching for lifeless. We were crawling, clearing debris, working with all our heart, with great faith — and when we reached our targets, we found them lifeless.

The people of Venezuela are coming to terms with the scale of the disaster. The quakes have left entire neighborhoods in ruins, with thousands of buildings badly damaged or destroyed. The search efforts are ongoing, but hopes of finding survivors are fading.

The UN migration agency has estimated that up to 6.76 million people could be affected by the disaster, requiring shelter, water, sanitation, healthcare, and essential relief items. The agency is working closely with the Venezuelan government and international partners to coordinate the relief efforts.

As the people of Venezuela begin the long process of recovery, the international community is rallying behind them. The US's response has been swift and generous, with aid pouring in from around the world. The situation on the ground remains dire, but with international support, Venezuela hopes to rebuild and recover.

In a country already reeling from economic crisis, the disaster has left many struggling to cope. The US is working closely with international partners to coordinate the relief efforts and provide support to those in need. The situation on the ground remains dire, but with the US's help, Venezuela hopes to rebuild and recover.

The international community has come together to provide aid and support to Venezuela. The US has pledged to continue supporting the country in the recovery efforts. The situation on the ground remains dire, but with international support, Venezuela hopes to rebuild and recover.

A rescue worker, Daniel Pino, spoke about the WhatsApp message that sparked a new search effort. It's a miracle that the young woman wrote that message, he said. She was found alive, and we were able to rescue her.

The international community is providing aid and support to Venezuela. The US has pledged to continue supporting the country in the recovery efforts. The situation on the ground remains dire, but with international support, Venezuela hopes to rebuild and recover.

The people of Venezuela are coming to terms with the scale of the disaster. They are bracing for the long haul ahead, and are grateful for the international support pouring in.

'The hardest part was when we felt hope in the tunnels we went into — crawling, clearing debris, working with all our heart, with great faith — and when we reached our targets, we found them lifeless.' — Luis Salas, 27-year-old rescue worker

The situation on the ground remains dire, but with the US's help, Venezuela hopes to rebuild and recover.

The US Navy has been ferrying aid into Venezuela via ship. The USS Fort Lauderdale, an amphibious transport dock ship, has been docked at La Guaira, delivering supplies to those in need.

The search efforts are ongoing, but hopes of finding survivors are fading. The situation on the ground remains dire, but with international support, Venezuela hopes to rebuild and recover.

The US has pledged to continue supporting Venezuela in the recovery efforts. The situation on the ground remains dire, but with international support, Venezuela hopes to rebuild and recover.

A group of residents ordered soldiers to put down their weapons and join the rescue efforts on Sunday. The country needs you, one man told them.

The situation on the ground remains dire, but with the US's help, Venezuela hopes to rebuild and recover. The international community is providing aid and support to the country.

The US Navy has been ferrying aid into Venezuela via ship. The USS Fort Lauderdale, an amphibious transport dock ship, has been docked at La Guaira, delivering supplies to those in need.

The people of Venezuela are bracing for the long haul ahead, and are grateful for the international support pouring in. The situation on the ground remains dire, but with the US's help, Venezuela hopes to rebuild and recover.

The UN migration agency has estimated that up to 6.76 million people could be affected by the disaster, requiring shelter, water, sanitation, healthcare, and essential relief items.

The US has pledged to continue supporting Venezuela in the recovery efforts. The situation on the ground remains dire, but with international support, Venezuela hopes to rebuild and recover.

The search efforts are ongoing, but hopes of finding survivors are fading. The situation on the ground remains dire, but with international support, Venezuela hopes to rebuild and recover.

The US Navy has been ferrying aid into Venezuela via ship. The USS Fort Lauderdale, an amphibious transport dock ship, has been docked at La Guaira, delivering supplies to those in need.

A rescue worker, Luis Salas, spoke out about his experience. The hardest part, he said, was when they felt hope in the tunnels they went into — crawling, clearing debris, working with all their heart, with great faith — and when they reached their targets, they found them lifeless.

The UN migration agency has estimated that up to 6.76 million people could be affected by the disaster, requiring shelter, water, sanitation, healthcare, and essential relief items.

The people of Venezuela are bracing for the long haul ahead, and are grateful for the international support pouring in.

The US has pledged to continue supporting Venezuela in the recovery efforts. The situation on the ground remains dire, but with international support, Venezuela hopes to rebuild and recover.

The US Navy has been ferrying aid into Venezuela via ship. The USS Fort Lauderdale, an amphibious transport dock ship, has been docked at La Guaira, delivering supplies to those in need.

'There were 11 people in my household; only two of us survived because we were at work.' — Wilker Molalla, resident of La Guaira

The international community is providing aid and support to Venezuela. The US has pledged to continue supporting the country in the recovery efforts.

The US Navy has been ferrying aid into Venezuela via ship. The USS Fort Lauderdale, an amphibious transport dock ship, has been docked at La Guaira, delivering supplies to those in need.

The situation on the ground remains dire, but with the US's help, Venezuela hopes to rebuild and recover. The search efforts are ongoing, but hopes of finding survivors are fading.