with countries and international organizations pledging rescue teams, humanitarian aid and financial support after the twin quakes killed at least 235 people and injured more than 1,500. The Venezuelan government said search-and-rescue operations would be reinforced by United Nations-certified rescue teams, while interim president Delcy Rodríguez confirmed international specialists would assist in the search for survivors. Among the first countries to respond, Turkey dispatched a 67-member team of rescue experts, medics and aid workers, accompanied by two search dogs and rescue vehicles. Spain and France sent dozens of specialists, while Germany pledged six military transport aircraft. Switzerland mobilized 80 personnel, eight rescue dogs and 18 tonnes of rescue equipment. The Netherlands announced a two-million-euro aid package to support search-and-rescue operations, while the Czech Republic prepared to deploy its own emergency team. Humanitarian organizations also stepped in. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies released $2.5 million to support recovery efforts, while Pope Leo XIV donated an initial 100,000 euros ($114,000) in emergency assistance through the Vatican. The United States announced one of the largest aid packages, deploying two warships, transport aircraft and helicopters alongside $150 million in humanitarian assistance. Marco Rubio pledged a "whole-of-government response" that would be swift and effective, while Donald Trump vowed continued support for Venezuela. China expressed its willingness to provide assistance based on Venezuela's needs, while Iran also offered to support relief and rescue operations. Across Latin America, neighboring countries rallied behind Venezuela. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced the deployment of a field hospital, firefighters and rescue specialists. Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed Mexico was sending military rescuers and medical personnel, saying her country "always stands in solidarity." Nayib Bukele pledged 300 rescuers, paramedics and 50 tonnes of emergency supplies, while Cuban medical teams were already providing care in affected communities. José Antonio Kast announced humanitarian aid and rescue teams, and Colombia committed more than 60 rescuers and 12 tonnes of relief supplies. Gustavo Petro declared that "Colombia will always help Venezuela." Argentina, Costa Rica, Uruguay, Ecuador and the Dominican Republic also expressed solidarity and readiness to assist. Messages of sympathy poured in from around the world. Japan, which experienced its own strong earthquake on Thursday, offered condolences to the Venezuelan people. Pedro Sánchez, Giorgia Meloni and Friedrich Merz all expressed support, while France confirmed its embassy in Caracas had suffered damage during the disaster. Despite ongoing hostilities between them, Russia and Ukraine also conveyed condolences to Venezuela. The European Union activated its satellite surveillance system to support emergency response efforts and said it stood ready to provide further assistance.