US military deploys over 900 personnel to Venezuela for earthquake response
- On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, the United States maintained over 900 personnel in Venezuela, coordinating with interim authorities following the pair of earthquakes that struck on June 24.
- Interim authorities reported more than 1,700 deaths and 58,000 missing persons as of June 30, with the disaster occurring six months after United States forces captured Venezuelan leader Maduro and Cilia Flores.
- Air Force C-17s and C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft transported personnel and supplies, while the USS Fort Lauderdale docked at the port in Guaira. The United States government committed more than $300 million to disaster relief.
- Military forces repaired and reopened the airport in Caracas to manage international aid inflows. The State Department said, "The key to any successful relief operation is coordinated logistics."
- General Francis Donovan, head of Southern Command, confirmed U.S. forces are conducting search-and-rescue operations utilizing advanced technologies including MQ-9 Reaper drones and satellite imagery from the Space Force.
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U.S. Military Strengthens Ties Amid Venezuelan Crisis
The U.S. military has significantly increased its presence in Venezuela and nearby areas to aid relief operations following devastating earthquakes. More than 900 personnel are deployed in the country, focusing on logistics and humanitarian aid. The U.S. aims to improve military ties with Venezuela through these initiatives.
US Military Assists With Venezuela Relief Efforts Following Deadly Earthquakes
Hundreds of U.S. military service members are assisting with disaster response efforts in Venezuela after the South American country was rocked by a pair of earthquakes on June 24, the U.S. State Department reported on June 29. This military-supported humanitarian effort comes less than six months after U.S. forces led an offensive operation to breach Venezuela’s defenses and capture then-Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flor…
Summary Venezuela suffered heavy earthquakes last week, with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5. The U.S. military quickly deployed to the Marines and helped reactivate the airport, which was...
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