El Comando Sur de EE.UU. (SOUTHCOM) anunció un despliegue "masivo" de fuerzas y medios militares para apoyar las operaciones de socorro en Venezuela tras los devastadores terremotos del 24 de junio.
U.S. military rotary-wing aircraft have proven to be lifelines during multiple disaster relief missions. #SOUTHCOM is sending rotary-wing aircraft to support @StateDept-led U.S. government earthquake relief operations in Venezuela.
— U.S. Southern Command (@Southcom) June 26, 2026
These aircraft will provide critical… pic.twitter.com/IqNgJmQTkk
Entre los recursos movilizados figuran los buques USS Fort Lauderdale y USS Billings, aviones de transporte C‑17 Globemaster y C‑130 Hercules, además de aeronaves de reconocimiento y helicópteros.
Earthquake relief support from the sea:
— U.S. Southern Command (@Southcom) June 26, 2026
The @USNavy has a proud legacy of providing disaster relief directly from the sea.#SOUTHCOM has directed USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) and USS Billings (LCS 15) to Venezuela to support @DeptofState-led U.S. government relief operations in… pic.twitter.com/z1JJ0aLjSl
Según el SOUTHCOM, estos medios proporcionarán "capacidad de movilidad especializada" para trasladar personal de respuesta, equipos de búsqueda y rescate y ayuda vital a las zonas siniestradas.
Delivering relief when every second counts:#SOUTHCOM has directed C-17 Globemaster and C-130 Hercules transport aircraft to support Venezuela earthquake relief efforts and help save lives.
— U.S. Southern Command (@Southcom) June 26, 2026
The C-17 provides massive payload capacity capable of delivering aid, equipment and… pic.twitter.com/4nnvSF413t
Para supervisar sobre el terreno el apoyo del Departamento de Guerra, se encuentra camino a Caracas el general de división del Cuerpo de Marines Kevin J. Jarrard.
#SOUTHCOM surging forces to support Venezuela earthquake relief:
— U.S. Southern Command (@Southcom) June 26, 2026
U.S. military service members of Joint Task Force-Bravo load equipment into a CH-47 Chinook at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, June 25, 2026, in preparation to support earthquake relief efforts in Venezuela.… pic.twitter.com/TQPWWzV4Fr
