US Army sends aid to Venezuela in the face of the catastrophe generated by two earthquakes
Venezuela will soon receive help from the US military, as it lacks expert hands to rescue more earthquake victims
The US army responded to the order issued by the State Department to send aid to Venezuela to address the problems that arose after two powerful earthquakes terrified its citizens due to the destruction they caused, especially in the coastal state of La Guaira.
During a broadcast on the state channel Venezolana de Televisión (VTV), Jorge Rodríguez, president of the National Assembly (AN), announced that at least 346 buildings, including buildings, hospitals and shopping centers, were affected.
Hundreds of Venezuelans are frightened of the seismic aftershocks, since the earth has practically not stopped moving since Wednesday evening, when two earthquakes of magnitude 7.5 and 7.2, respectively, brought down dozens of buildings.
So far, the work of rescue personnel and the search for survivors under collapsed buildings in areas in the west of the Venezuelan capital, such as El Paraíso, San Bernardino and Maripérez, and in the east, such as Los Palos Grandes, is insufficient.
Aware of the delicate situation, the United States Southern Command issued a statement detailing the support initiative directed toward the Bolivarian Republic.
“An operational planning team has been created that includes highly experienced experts from the Office of Humanitarian Assistance, who advise staff and leaders responsible for disaster relief planning and mission-related decisions.
The command has also initiated close coordination with other partners and allies in the region who have committed to joining the ongoing international assistance to help the people of Venezuela in these times of need,” part of the document states.
Another of the serious problems that Venezuelans face at this time has to do with the impossibility of using the Maiquetía International Airport, Simón Bolívar, a city near Caracas.
Aircraft landing and takeoff operations at said terminal were suspended until further notice due to the structural damage recorded.
That is why international aid would be arriving a little late, which could aggravate the situation of the people most affected at this time.