U.S. Military Delivers Aid to Venezuela Following Earthquakes

The U.S. military has continued its relief efforts in Venezuela, delivering the last of 10 Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacements (MTVRs) on July 3, 2026, to assist victims of recent earthquakes. A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster cargo aircraft transported these vehicles, which will support logistics for delivering aid to affected communities, according to U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM). The Humanitarian Assistance Coordination Center at Simón Bolívar International Airport is collaborating with local authorities and the State Department to facilitate disaster relief. Additionally, Marine, Navy, and Army aircraft are conducting airlift operations, including delivering meals to survivors. The USS Fort Lauderdale is stationed at the Port of La Guaira to support communications and distribution efforts. The Trump administration has mobilized $150 million in humanitarian aid following the earthquakes, which had magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, resulting in a death toll of nearly 2,000.