The United States sent over USD 300 million in aid to Venezuela and deployed marines for reconstruction

The United States announced a new expansion of its aid to Venezuela following the earthquakes that devastated the northern part of the country. Humanitarian assistance now exceeds USD 300 million, making it one of the largest international operations deployed to address the emergency, while the United States Marine Corps began work to repair the port of La Guaira.

According to the U.S. government, engineer marines are working alongside Venezuelan technicians to restore the operability of the port terminal, which was severely damaged by the earthquakes. The goal is to allow ships carrying humanitarian aid to unload food, medicine, fuel, heavy machinery, and construction materials destined for the regions hardest hit by the disaster.

The new allocation raises Washington's total assistance to over 300 million dollars, resources allocated for search and rescue operations, field hospitals, medical care, temporary shelters, distribution of drinking water and food, as well as equipment for the reconstruction of critical infrastructure.

Since the onset of the emergency, the United States has also deployed military transport aircraft, support ships, helicopters, and specialized teams from Southern Command to assist in rescue efforts. Military engineers are participating in the assessment of ports, airports, and roads, while medical personnel are attending to hundreds of injured individuals in field hospitals set up near the most affected areas.

The recovery of the port of La Guaira is considered a priority because it handles a significant portion of Venezuela's foreign trade. Its rehabilitation will expedite the entry of international aid and accelerate the distribution of supplies to Caracas and other regions where rescue and assistance efforts for the affected continue.

The emergency remains critical. Venezuelan authorities continue to update the number of victims as thousands of people remain displaced and rescue teams search for survivors among the rubble. Additionally, the aftershocks recorded in recent days have forced the temporary suspension of some operations for safety reasons.

The expansion of U.S. aid reflects the magnitude of the tragedy facing Venezuela and the international effort to accelerate the humanitarian response.

As the reconstruction of essential infrastructure such as the port of La Guaira progresses, dozens of countries and international organizations continue to send resources and specialized personnel to support communities affected by one of the worst natural disasters recorded in the country in recent centuries.