USS San Antonio Arrives in Venezuela to Boost Humanitarian Aid After Earthquakes

The U.S. Navy amphibious ship USS San Antonio (LPD-17) has arrived at the Port of La Guaira, Venezuela, to bolster humanitarian assistance efforts following devastating earthquakes. The U.S. Embassy in Caracas announced the ship's arrival, stating it will support operations and that U.S. forces are managing a communications and distribution hub to deliver vital aid to the hardest-hit regions.

This deployment is part of a broader humanitarian aid operation led by the U.S. Department of State, with support from the U.S. Southern Command (Southcom) and military units stationed in Venezuela. The USS San Antonio's presence expands the U.S. logistical capacity in La Guaira, where reception, storage, and distribution centers for earthquake-affected communities are already operational.

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Today, the USS San Antonio (LPD 17) arrived at the Port of La Guaira, Venezuela, to support assistance operations. U.S. forces in the port are operating a communications and distribution node to deliver vital assistance to the most affected areas.

The USS San Antonio is designed for humanitarian missions, disaster response, and military support. Its capabilities, including helicopter operations, landing craft deployment, and communication systems, make it a key platform for coordinating large-scale emergency assistance. The operation is a response to the June 24 double earthquake, which officially resulted in 3,811 deaths, 16,740 injuries, and left 17,907 people displaced in Venezuela.

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Under the orders of @Southcom, U.S. military forces are supporting the U.S. government's aid operations, led by @StateDept, following the devastating earthquakes that affected the country on June 24, 2026.