2010 Haiti earthquake

The Supreme Court ruled to end temporary protected status (TPS) for Haitian and Syrian migrants, risking deportation for hundreds of thousands, including Philadelphia residents like Alain Jean-Baptiste, whose family fled Haiti after the 2010 earthquake. Haiti's ongoing humanitarian crisis, including gang violence and political instability, contrasts with the U.S. decision to terminate TPS despite unsafe conditions.

Venezuela's recent earthquakes killed over 1,400 people, prompting a U.S. response including USAR teams, $300 million in aid, and military support. The article critiques past U.S. disaster responses, such as the 2010 Haiti earthquake, highlighting issues with in-kind donations and prolonged military involvement, advocating instead for cash aid to support local markets.

Trapped earthquake victims' survival depends on factors like access to water, air, and injuries, with most rescues occurring within 24 hours. In Venezuela, over 770 buildings collapsed after recent earthquakes, prompting international rescue efforts. Survivors in rubble have included a Japanese teenager and grandmother rescued after nine days and a Haitian girl after 15 days.