Following dual earthquakes in Venezuela, the United States is mounting a large-scale disaster relief operation. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has described the response as “big, fast, and effective,” involving urban search and rescue teams and a $150 million assistance fund. This aid effort comes after the US supported the removal of Nicolás Maduro from power in January, leading to a shift in US-Venezuela relations. The rapid deployment of resources is being viewed as a key test of the Trump administration’s new policy towards the Western Hemisphere. Experts note the speed and scale of the assistance are unusually swift for a disaster of this kind. The situation presents a complex challenge, balancing humanitarian aid with recent geopolitical changes in the region. This marks the first major test of US commitment to Venezuela following the change in leadership.