Catholic Relief Services
Coverage of Catholic Relief Services in the Nexus archive.
- State Department, Catholic Relief Services send 1st humanitarian flight to Cuba from MIA
The U.S. State Department and Catholic Relief Services dispatched the first humanitarian flight to Cuba from Miami International Airport, part of a $100 million aid commitment. The shipment included food, medical supplies, and hygiene kits, with weekly flights planned as Cuba faces worsening economic and humanitarian crises.
- US sends food for Cuban residents while still pressuring island's government
The US sent a cargo plane with food and hygiene kits to Cuba, bypassing the government through Catholic groups, as part of a $100 million aid package. The move follows intensified US sanctions on Cuba's military and an energy blockade, with the Cuban government dismissing the aid as insufficient compared to losses from US policies.
- US sends food for Cuban residents while still pressuring island's government
The US sent a cargo plane with 700 food and hygiene packages to Cuba, bypassing the government through Catholic groups. This $60 million aid shipment is part of a $100 million offer amid intensified US sanctions targeting Cuba's military and economy. The Cuban government dismissed the aid as insufficient compared to the damage caused by US blockades.
- Helping Venezuela: Caritas charity calls for ‘merciful love’ to reach families in need
Catholic Relief Services and Caritas Venezuela are collaborating to provide food, water, sanitation, and cash aid to families affected by earthquakes in La Guaira. Caritas Venezuela and Caracas Archbishop Raúl Biord Castillo emphasize 'merciful love' and unity among Venezuelans.
- Trump administration pledges $150M in aid, deploys Navy warships after deadly Venezuela earthquakes
The Trump administration pledged $150 million in aid and deployed U.S. Navy warships to Venezuela following deadly earthquakes that killed at least 235 people. The response includes humanitarian funding, urban search-and-rescue teams, and military support via the USS Fort Lauderdale and USS Billings to assist in relief efforts.
- Trump administration pledges $150M in aid, deploys Navy warships after deadly Venezuela earthquakes
The Trump administration has pledged $150 million in aid and deployed U.S. Navy warships to assist Venezuela following deadly earthquakes that killed at least 235 people and injured over 940. The response includes humanitarian support from organizations like Samaritan’s Purse and the deployment of urban search-and-rescue teams.