The Southern Command of the US Armed Forces reported this Sunday (June 28, 2026) that it has reinforced humanitarian aid to Venezuela.
on June 24, according to the USGS (United States Geological Survey), killing more than . The next day, the president (Republican Party) stated that the US is ready to provide to the country. “I have instructed all agencies of our government to prepare to act quickly”he declared.
According to the the operation involves the movement of troops, aircraft, ships and intelligence systems to ensure the flow of supplies to the most affected regions.
What the US sent and mobilized in the operation:
- Contingency Response Element – with around 100 US Air Force personnel, specialized in airport operations, to operate at Simón Bolívar International Airport;
- 5 C-17 Globemaster aircraft – used to transport troops and equipment;
- C-130 Hercules aircraft – for transporting cargo and personnel;
- MV-22 Osprey aircraft (US Marine Corps) – for air transport of personnel and supplies;
- helicopters UH-1Y Venom – for air support and transport in affected areas;
- CH-47 Chinook helicopters (US Army) – for heavy transport of equipment and supplies;
- MH-60R Seahawk aircraft (US Navy)in support of air and logistics operations;
- 130 US Marines – scheduled to arrive at the Port of La Guaira within 24 hours, to reopen the port structure;
- amphibious ship USS Fort Lauderdale – logistical support base and transport of supplies;
- naval landing craft – used to bring humanitarian aid to the Port of La Guaira;
- humanitarian assistance supplies – transported from the ship to affected areas;
- US Space Force satellite images – for mapping devastated areas and supporting rescue planning;
- airport support equipment and contingency logistics – used in the expansion of operations at Simón Bolívar airport.
Operation details
The Southern Command stated that the Contingency Response Element is already in Venezuelan territory and works together with local aviation authorities to safely expand the entry and exit flow of aircraft at the country’s main airport.
At the Port of La Guaira, closed after the earthquake, the US military must work to reopen the structure to allow supplies to arrive by sea.
According to the command, sailors and marines have already transported essential supplies from the ship USS Fort Lauderdale using landing craft.
The operations are described as completely self-sustainable, without the need for local resources, while teams continue to coordinate the humanitarian response.
