Following a series of powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in Venezuela, which resulted in dozens of fatalities, the international community, including the United States, has mobilized to provide urgent assistance.
On June 24, President Donald Trump stated on social media platform Truth Social that the U.S. is "ready and willing to help Venezuela and can do so." He added, "I have instructed all government agencies to be prepared to move quickly. We will stand with our new and great friends. Initial reports are not good."
Christopher Landau, Deputy Secretary of State, expressed solidarity with the Venezuelan people on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), stating, "The United States stands with the people of Venezuela affected by the devastating earthquake that occurred this evening."
The State Department has already activated disaster response teams and a task force to assist Venezuela. Secretary of State Marco Rubio noted, "Following President Trump’s directive, we are immediately sending search and rescue teams, medical resources, and humanitarian aid to Venezuela."
Countries in Latin America have also responded with offers of support and solidarity. El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele expressed deep condolences to the Venezuelan people during this difficult time, stating, "We send our full solidarity and prayers." He announced that El Salvador is prepared to send a rescue team of 300 personnel immediately.
Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader announced plans to dispatch specialized military search and rescue personnel early on June 26 to support Venezuelan authorities.
President Daniel Noboa of Ecuador also directed immediate humanitarian assistance to be sent in response to the emergency, emphasizing, "Ecuador will respond with the speed and responsibility this moment demands. Regardless of our differences, humanity must always guide our leaders' actions."
The New York Times reported that Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has instructed his foreign ministry to explore options for supporting Venezuela.
The Bolivian Foreign Ministry expressed support for the Venezuelan people, stating, "We stand with our brother nation, Venezuela." Mexico's Foreign Ministry also conveyed deep solidarity with the Venezuelan people, expressing regret over the damage and impact of the disaster.
The Chilean government similarly expressed its willingness to provide humanitarian assistance and rescue efforts to Venezuela.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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