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U.S. pledges generous earthquake relief to Venezuela

By Fatma TanisJune 26, 2026·Source: NPR·5 views

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A man carries a mattress past damaged residential buildings in Catia La Mar, about 18 miles northwest of Caracas. Twin earthquakes on June 25 have killed at least 164 people and destroyed multiple buildings near the capital. The U.S. has pledge a substantial amount of aid to address the aftermath of the disaster.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio promised: "We have a whole-of-government response. It'll be big; it'll be fast; and it'll be effective."

(Image credit: Federico Parra/AFP)

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