U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) continues to assist American relief efforts in Venezuela led by the State Department after last week’s deadly earthquakes.
Two magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening. At press time, the most up-to-date death toll disclosed by Venezuelan authorities lists at least 1,450 dead and 3,150 injured.
SOUTHCOM also detailed that about 130 U.S. Marine Corps personnel are slated to arrive at the Port of La Guaira to help reopen it after the earthquakes forced its closure. The reopening of the key port will allow the arrival of much needed supplies and equipment by sea, helping the heaviest…
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