U.S. Troops Unload China’s $14.72 Million Aid Flight in Venezuela as Quake Death Toll Hits 4,734
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 15
U.S. Troops Unload China’s $14.72 Million Aid Flight in Venezuela as Quake Death Toll Hits 4,734
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 15
Summary
Photos from July 6 showed U.S. troops unloading China’s only known aid flight into Venezuela at Simon Bolivar Airport, where Washington has been running much of the earthquake relief operation.
More than 1.5 million pounds of U.S. assistance have entered since the June 24 quakes, helped by military repairs that reopened one damaged runway for C-17s and other large cargo aircraft.
China pledged $14.72 million in aid, far below the more than $386 million the U.S. says it has committed through partner groups; U.N. teams and nonprofits are also expanding deliveries.
Reuters-cited Venezuelan figures put the death toll at 4,734, with 16,740 injured and nearly 18,000 homeless after twin earthquakes destroyed 190 buildings and damaged more than 850.
With $37 billion in damages, can Venezuela fund its long-term reconstruction after the aid runs out?
What does China's minimal aid effort signal about its influence in a now U.S.-aligned Venezuela?
How will the U.S. manage Venezuela's recovery while controlling its aid and oil income?
Venezuela Earthquakes of June 24, 2026: Humanitarian Crisis, International Aid, and Political Upheaval
Overview
On June 24, 2026, Venezuela was hit by two powerful earthquakes that struck the capital Caracas and the coastal state of La Guaira, causing widespread destruction and plunging these densely populated areas into a severe humanitarian crisis. The urgent need for aid led to a swift response from both the international community and local organizations. Thanks to a robust humanitarian framework established since 2019, the United Nations quickly coordinated efforts with various agencies, NGOs, and the Red Cross, enabling an organized and immediate relief operation to address the disaster’s devastating impact.