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July 1, 2026
U.S. Military Increases Support for Venezuela Earthquake Relief Efforts
- Venezuela's government reports over 2,000 deaths and more than 10,000 injuries from the earthquakes.
- About 2,000 U.S. military personnel are on the ground assisting with search and rescue and delivering supplies.
- The U.S. has provided over $300 million in humanitarian assistance since the disaster, with ongoing efforts to address sanitation and water needs.
2 Sources
- Doctors sound alarm over disease threat after Venezuela’s devastating earthquakesJul 1, 2026 at 6:45 PM · Independent
- About 2,000 U.S. troops supporting relief efforts after Venezuela earthquakesJul 1, 2026 at 9:54 PM · CBS News