U.S. Army Soldiers help Panamanian partners organize and move donation boxes to help provide relief for the citizens affected by the Venezuelan earthquakes in Veracruz, Panama, June 27, 2026. By working together, U.S. Southern Command and the Panamanian security institutions are creating opportunities to ensure regional partners can maintain stability as a team and work together in the event of natural disasters, medical catastrophes, or regional challenges. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Alyssa Norton)
U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) directed additional U.S. military capabilities to Venezuela today in support of ongoing U.S. earthquake relief efforts requested by the Venezuelan government and led by the State Department.
U.S. and Paraguayan leaders marked the conclusion of Amistad 2026 during a closing ceremony at the U.S. Embassy in Asunción, celebrating two weeks of combined medical care, professional exchange and partnership that expanded access to specialty health services while strengthening the enduring relationship between the two nations.
U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) is surging available assigned U.S. military forces in our region to support Department of State-led U.S. government relief operations in Venezuela, following the devastating earthquakes that struck the nation June 24, 2026.
As directed by the Department of War, U.S. Southern Command is currently working with the Department of State to support U.S. government relief operations in Venezuela in response to yesterday's devastating earthquakes.
For most of the year, the San Ramón Family Health Unit serves approximately 4,600 residents with a single family medicine physician, providing primary care for everything from routine illnesses to chronic conditions. When patients require specialty services, they are often referred to larger facilities in the city, which can present challenges related to travel, appointment availability and cost.
During AMISTAD 2026, that daily reality...
