Trump administration pledges $150M in aid, deploys Navy warships after deadly Venezuela earthquakes
Trump administration pledges $150 million in aid and deploys U.S. Navy warships to Venezuela after deadly earthquakes kill at least 235 people.
TL;DR
- At least 235 people died in Venezuela due to catastrophic earthquakes.
- The U.S. has pledged $150 million in humanitarian aid.
- U.S. Navy warships, USS Fort Lauderdale and USS Billings, have been deployed to assist.
- Specialized urban search-and-rescue teams are being sent to the affected areas.
- The U.S. State Department is providing consular assistance to American citizens.