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With $8 Billion in Venezuelan Oil Money, U.S. Gives $300 Million in Quake Aid

NYT > World News·July 6, 2026
With $8 Billion in Venezuelan Oil Money, U.S. Gives $300 Million in Quake Aid

US officials oversee approximately $8 billion in frozen Venezuelan oil revenue. Despite this significant amount, the US has pledged only $300 million in aid to Venezuela following a recent earthquake. In contrast, the US provided a substantial aid effort to Haiti in 2010 after a devastating quake. The disparity in aid responses has raised questions about the US's priorities and allocation of resources.

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