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U.S. Marine helicopters arrive in Venezuela to aid earthquake rescue

From El Nacional · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • U.S. Marine Corps helicopters arrived in La Guaira, Venezuela, to aid in earthquake rescue efforts.
  • The aircraft, including MV-22B Ospreys, will support humanitarian aid deployment following devastating earthquakes.
  • U.S. forces are providing specialized personnel and logistical assets to assist Venezuelan authorities in affected areas.

U.S. Marine Corps helicopters landed in La Guaira, Venezuela, on Saturday afternoon to bolster ongoing rescue operations after devastating earthquakes. The arrival of the aircraft, including MV-22B Ospreys, is intended to support the deployment of humanitarian aid and assist in the search for survivors.

The U.S. Southern Command confirmed the deployment, sharing videos and photos of the helicopters' arrival. These efforts are part of international cooperation aimed at assisting Venezuelan authorities in the areas most impacted by the seismic events, which have reportedly caused over 1,400 fatalities.

Specialized personnel and key logistical assets are being mobilized. A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster transported search and rescue teams from Miami-Dade Fire Department, while Marine Corps MV-22 Ospreys and a Marine Corps UH-1Y helicopter are facilitating the transport of critical personnel and resources. Additionally, U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopters are being pre-positioned in Curaçao to support airlift operations. SOUTHCOM is also providing detailed satellite imagery to aid in coordinating rescue and distribution efforts.

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Originally published by El Nacional in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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