UK sends a 68-strong search and rescue team and £2 million in aid to Venezuela

Saturday, June 27th 2026 - 09:45 UTC

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The United Kingdom on Friday deployed a specialist search and rescue team of 68 people and announced an initial £2 million (about $2.7 million) in humanitarian funding to support the response to the earthquakes that devastated north-central Venezuela, where the latest official toll exceeds 580 dead and 2,900 injured. Read full article

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Brasileiro
Venezuela does not need handouts. England is holding $2 billion in blocked assets that belong to the Venezuelan people. So, there is no aid whatsoever from the West. What is actually happening is the theft of resources, gold, and money.

In other words, the West being the West!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOi_DG6feIw
Jun 27th, 2026 - 12:31 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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imoyaro
In short, Brasso is being a Brasshole...
Jun 27th, 2026 - 01:27 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Pugol-H
Well, coming back with pockets full of Gold is their just reward for their worthy endeavours.

In the best traditions of El Draque.

Probably won’t bring back any barrels of oil though, the Yanks have already nicked them.
Jun 27th, 2026 - 01:49 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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