Joint Security Cooperation Group-Panama provides relief support for the citizens affected by the Venezuelan earthquakes with Panamanian partners in Panama City, Panama, July 2, 2026. At the direction of U.S. Southern Command, assigned U.S. military forces are supporting the people of Venezuela in the aftermath of the June 24, 2026, earthquakes. (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.
