How much aid will the US give to Venezuela? | | Stories About Earthquakes

Already in deep economic and political crisis, Venezuela this week was hit by two devastating earthquakes.

Hundreds of people have died and the authorities are concentrating on finding and rescuing survivors.

Many countries have already mobilized teams and resources to support this effort.

But most eyes are on Washington.

President Donald Trump has pledged to support humanitarian efforts. But after the US military toppled Venezuela’s president in January, many are asking how far the aid will go.

Presenter: James Bays

Guests:

Jan Egeland – Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council

Chris Gilbert – Professor at the Bolivarian University of Venezuela

Michael Shifter – Adjunct Professor of Latin American Studies at Georgetown University

Paul Dobson – Political analyst and freelance journalist