US Military Mobilizes Rescue Support for Venezuela After Earthquakes

The United States is rapidly mobilizing military and rescue resources to aid Venezuela after devastating earthquakes struck the country, leaving hundreds dead and injured. The US Southern Command (Southcom) announced it is deploying airlift, logistics, and rescue capabilities to support the Venezuelan government's disaster response.

Earthquakes strike Venezuela

Two powerful earthquakes, with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, hit Venezuela within 39 seconds, causing widespread destruction. The quakes are among the strongest recorded in the country in the last century.

US mobilizes aid

Southcom said it is working with the State Department and has activated planning teams with humanitarian assistance experts. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Venezuelan interim president Delcy Rodríguez and confirmed that specialized search-and-rescue teams from Fairfax County, Virginia, and Los Angeles have been deployed Source: elnacionalve. President Donald Trump ordered federal agencies to accelerate assistance Source: infobae.

Casualty reports differ

Authorities have not yet released a unified official toll. elnacionalve reports 188 dead and 1,580 injured, citing the latest government balance Source: elnacionalve. Meanwhile, infobae cites interim president Delcy Rodríguez stating 164 dead and 971 injured as of early Thursday Source: infobae. The discrepancy reflects the chaotic aftermath of the disaster.