Venezuelan earthquakes test Trump’s new western hemisphere policy after gutting of USAID
Venezuelan earthquakes killed at least 920 people, testing Trump’s western hemisphere policy as his administration mobilizes disaster response. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a $150 million aid package and dispatched three specialized rescue teams to assist. This marks the first significant challenge for U.S. disaster response following deep cuts to USAID and staffing reductions abroad.
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Published 28 Jun 2026, 09:32 UTC · Updated 28 Jun 2026, 09:50 UTC
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