Countries around the world are sending rescuers, aid, and condolences to Venezuela following two powerful earthquakes that have caused significant loss of life and damage. At least 235 people have been killed and more than 1,500 injured, according to initial reports.
International Rescue Efforts
United Nations-certified rescuers will help search for survivors, interim president Delcy Rodriguez announced. Turkey is sending a 67-strong team of search and rescue experts, medics, and aid workers with two search dogs and three rescue vehicles. Spain and France are sending dozens of specialists, while Germany has promised six military transport planes.
Switzerland is mobilizing 80 personnel, eight rescue dogs, and 18 tonnes of equipment. The Netherlands has announced a two-million-euro aid package to deploy a search-and-rescue team, and the Czech Republic is preparing to send its team.
Financial and Medical Aid
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has released $2.5 million to support recovery efforts. Pope Leo XIV sent initial emergency aid of 100,000 euros ($114,000) to Venezuela. The United States is deploying two warships, transport planes, and helicopters, and mobilizing $150 million in aid.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio promised a 'whole-of-government response' that would be 'fast' and 'effective.' US President Donald Trump said, 'We will be there for our new and great friends.' China and Iran have also expressed their willingness to provide assistance.
Regional Support
Brazil is sending a field hospital, 36 firefighters, and several rescue and communications specialists. Mexico is dispatching a military team of rescuers and medical personnel. El Salvador has readied 300 rescuers and paramedics and 50 tons of equipment, medicines, and basic supplies.
Cuban health workers are already providing medical services to the affected population. Chile, Colombia, and several other Latin American countries have also expressed solidarity and are sending aid.
Global Solidarity
Japan offered sincere condolences despite being rocked by its own 7.2-magnitude earthquake. European leaders, including Spain's Pedro Sanchez, Italy's Giorgia Meloni, and Germany's Friedrich Merz, have expressed their support and solidarity. The European Union has activated its satellite surveillance system.
