The United States has pledged $150 million in aid to Venezuela… (венесуэла · землетрясение · млн)
The United States has pledged $150 million in aid to Venezuela following two major earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale that struck the country on June 24-25, 2024. The aid will be provided through bilateral grants and the UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) fund, with additional support for search and rescue operations and coordination efforts.
Consensus
- The United States has pledged $150 million in aid to Venezuela following two major earthquakes.
- The earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24-25, 2024, with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5.
- The earthquakes occurred in the state of Yaracuy.
- At least 188 people died and over 1,500 were injured.
- The U.S. aid will be provided through bilateral grants and the UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) fund.
- The U.S. is also providing support for search and rescue operations and coordination efforts.
Points of divergence
- A regional disaster response team (DART) from the U.S. will be deployed, including two specialized urban fire departments from Fairfax and Los Angeles counties. — kommersant
- The U.S. is helping humanitarian organizations with transportation coordination and coordination with temporary authorities. — m24
Coverage (2 sources)
- US to Allocate $150 Million in Aid to Venezuela Following Earthquakes — Коммерсантъ
- US to provide $150 million to Venezuela for earthquake relief efforts — Москва 24