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Categories: INTERNATIONAL

US Southern Command Venezuela earthquake aid

Entities: U.S. Southern Command · Venezuela · Combined Humanitarian Coordination Center · Lorenzo Cabrera · Dennis Turner

Overview

In early July 2026, the commander of U.S. Southern Command traveled to Venezuela to oversee a $310 million humanitarian response to a major earthquake. Building on that visit, the command opened a Combined Humanitarian Coordination Center in Doral, Florida, in early August. The new center co‑locates military, diplomatic and partner representatives to streamline logistics, cut duplication and accelerate the delivery of life‑saving assistance throughout the region.

Timeline

  1. 6 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    U.S. Southern Command Opens Humanitarian Coordination Center for Venezuela

    SOUTHCOM opened a Combined Humanitarian Coordination Center in Doral to speed up U.S. military aid for Venezuela, improving logistics and inter‑agency coordination.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    U.S. Southern Command chief visits Venezuela to oversee $310 million earthquake relief

    U.S. Southern Command chief Gen. Francis L. Donovan and diplomat John M. Barrett inspected $310 million in earthquake relief in Venezuela, confirming efficient distribution amid heavy casualties.

Sources

dvidshub.net · europesays.com