Members of the Panamanian security institutions set off to engage in the disaster relief effort in Venezuela in Veracruz, Panama, June 26, 2026. Panama is sending humanitarian aid to support Venezuelan communities affected by earthquakes. (U.S. Army video by Pfc. Oshon Trowbridge)
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 Asunci贸n, 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 Ram贸n 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...
