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☷United States Announces Additional Humanitarian Assistance for the Venezuelan Refugees and Migrants in Chile United States Department of State
U.S. Department of State ( By Press Release office)
May 04,2022
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Today , Undersecretary for Civilian Security , Democracy , and Human Rights Uzra Zeya , while on an official visit to Santiago , Chile , announced more than $6 million in additional humanitarian assistance for Venezuelan refugees and migrants and their host communities in Chile . This brings total U . S . humanitarian support for Venezuelans in Chile since the crisis began to nearly $26 million . This assistance from the American people will enable our international humanitarian partners to continue to meet the needs of vulnerable Venezuelans in Chile and provide them with legal assistance , medical care , safe shelter , hygiene kits , and basic relief items , such as blankets and winter clothes . We remain concerned about the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela . Immediate , full , safe , and unhindered access for humanitarian organizations and workers is essential to provide timely , need - based assistance to those who have fled Venezuela . The United States affirms our commitment to assist Venezuelan refugees , migrants , and the host communities that support them in Chile and across the region . We also thank Chile for its continued partnership as we work together with countries throughout the region to solve the ongoing migration challenge .

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