US Southern Command declares support for the people of Venezuela after earthquakes

The United States Southern Command declared that it "supports the people of Venezuela" following a meeting between its military and the US Chargé d'Affaires in the country with the interim president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez.

Responsible for supervising US military activities in Latin America and the Caribbean, Southern Command published a photo of the meeting on the social network X on Friday (26).

America stands with the people of Venezuela.

Today, #SOUTHCOM's Maj. Gen. Kevin J. Jarrard and Chargé d'Affaires John M. Barrett met with President Delcy Rodríguez and other senior leaders to coordinate relief efforts in Venezuela.

At the request of Venezuela, and in support of... pic.twitter.com/T5Tec3d0Cg

- U.S. Southern Command (@Southcom) June 26, 2026

Washington is "rapidly mobilizing critical resources to support earthquake relief operations and help save lives" at Venezuela's request, he added.

A statement from the Venezuelan presidency said the purpose of the meeting was to discuss rescue operations for survivors and the sending of humanitarian aid.

Central Command had previously stated that it was "mobilizing" forces to the region at the request of the interim government.

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Military cooperation is a clear demonstration of the recent turnaround in relations between the US and Venezuela.

Just over six months ago, United States special forces captured Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro in Caracas, during a daring and lethal operation.

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Source: CNN