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More than 65 tons of medical supplies sent from the United States arrived in Venezuela as part of the bilateral cooperation plan promoted by the administration of President Donald Trump, amid the political transition that began following the detention of Nicolás Maduro on January 3rd.
The United States Embassy in Caracas confirmed that this second shipment brings the total supplies delivered since the formal reopening of the diplomatic mission at the beginning of February to 71,000 kilograms.
The Chargé d'Affaires, Laura F. Dogu, personally oversaw the arrival of the shipment, aimed at strengthening the Venezuelan healthcare system.
This new shipment adds to the more than 6,000 kilograms of medications delivered on February 13 in Caracas, marking one of the first visible actions following the official reinstatement of the U.S. diplomatic mission, which had been closed for seven years.
With both deliveries, Washington has channeled 71,000 kilograms of medical assistance in just a few weeks.
“I supervised the second delivery of over 65,000 kilograms of medical supplies for the Venezuelan people. This brings our total to 71,000 kilograms. We continue to advance the three-phase plan,” Dogu pointed out on the social network X.
The shipment includes medications, hospital equipment, and essential materials for health centers that have faced critical shortages and infrastructure deterioration for years. According to the diplomatic representation, distribution will be carried out under agreed-upon supervision and transparency mechanisms with the interim authorities.
The delivery occurs alongside the diplomatic rapprochement between Washington and the interim government led by Delcy Rodríguez, who assumed office following Maduro's departure.
In recent weeks, high-ranking U.S. officials have visited Caracas to advance energy agreements and cooperation on regional security matters.
The Secretary of Energy, Chris Wright, recently signed a cooperation agreement on petroleum, while the head of Southern Command, Francis Donovan, held meetings on the fight against drug trafficking and terrorism.
Rodríguez also announced the unblocking of Venezuelan assets in the United States, some of which will be allocated to strengthen the healthcare system and strategic sectors such as electricity and gas.
In this context, Trump reported that 50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil are in transit to Houston, an operation that—he claimed—will generate significant revenue to support the country's economic recovery.
Medical shipments are part of a three-phase plan devised by the White House to stabilize essential services, boost economic recovery, and support a transition towards a more open and prosperous Venezuela.
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