Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-000576/2025/rev.1
to the Commission
Rule 144
Francisco Assis (S&D)
The freezing of aid provided by the US Agency for International Development will harm vulnerable populations around the world. Having been a priority for USAID, Latin America will be one of the most affected regions with the end of humanitarian assistance and civil society support programmes on various fronts.
One of the most worrying consequences of the announced dismantling of USAID concerns the seven million Venezuelans who, fleeing poverty and authoritarianism in their country, have sought refuge in neighbouring countries, such as Colombia (the biggest beneficiary of this agency in the region), or who are living precariously in refugee camps, such as on the border with Brazil.
Recently, the EU has demonstrated a geopolitical commitment to South America and its development with the conclusion of a historic agreement with Mercosur.
In light of the above:
- 1.How does the Commission intend to mitigate the impact of the end of USAID on the humanitarian situation of Venezuelan refugees?
- 2.Is the Commission prepared to move forward with alternative sources of funding to maintain the aforesaid programmes in the region thereby sending a powerful political message to the world with this gesture?
Submitted: 7.2.2025