Washington’s swift disaster response clearest indication yet of how relationship with Caracas has evolved, but bigger challenges lie ahead
Thousands more have been reported missing.
Washington also announced US$150 million in help to the South American country, to be disbursed through assistance partners on the ground.
A senior American military official arrived in Caracas to oversee US relief efforts, the US military said on Friday.
“US Marine Corps Major General Kevin J. Jarrard arrived in Caracas, Venezuela, today, to oversee Department of War support to Venezuela earthquake relief efforts,” said the US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), whose area of responsibility covers Latin America and the Caribbean.