U.S. Signals Shift on Venezuela, Opens Door to Earthquake Aid

The U.S. State Department publicly acknowledged Venezuela's June 24 earthquakes within 24 hours—a rare move given frozen diplomatic ties with Caracas. Washington's statement signals it won't block humanitarian assistance, creating an unexpected opening. Aid serves as a de facto diplomatic channel here. The real test: whether Maduro allows outside help to reach victims or uses the crisis to consolidate control.