CITGO Mobilizes Humanitarian Aid Following Venezuelan Earthquakes

The Simón Bolívar Foundation, a 501(c)(3) entity associated with the corporation, has activated its Natural Disasters Program to coordinate relief efforts. This initiative focuses on channeling emergency medical supplies and essential medicines into the hardest-hit regions. By partnering with qualified humanitarian groups in both the United States and Venezuela, the foundation aims to bypass logistical bottlenecks that often hinder aid delivery in the immediate aftermath of seismic events.

CITGO leadership acknowledged the critical work of first responders and healthcare personnel currently operating on the ground. While the company maintains a massive refining footprint across the United States—processing roughly 829,000 barrels of crude per day—this intervention marks a pivot toward direct disaster relief. The scope of support remains fluid, with the company pledging to adjust its recovery assistance as the full extent of the structural damage to Venezuelan communities becomes clear.