Venezuela & United States — United States Southern Command
19 shared events · Importance 4 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026
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Venezuela: Venezuela experienced two powerful earthquakes, resulting in widespread destruction, thousands of deaths and injuries, and a severe humanitarian crisis. The country's infrastructure, particularly in Venezuela — La Guaira and Venezuela — Caracas, suffered extensive damage, and its already fragile healthcare system is overwhelmed. The economic losses are projected to exceed $10 billion.
United States — United States Southern Command: The United States — United States Southern Command deployed over 900 personnel to Venezuela to support relief operations, including search-and-rescue, airport functionality, and humanitarian aid logistics.
Apr 20, 2026 · 403 articles
International
Venezuela: Venezuela is a key focus of the U.S. military buildup and strikes, with speculation that the operations could be aimed at toppling its President, Nicolás Maduro.
United States — United States Southern Command: The USS Gerald R. Ford and its strike group are deploying to the United States — United States Southern Command region to bolster U.S. capacity to detect, monitor, and disrupt illicit actors and activities.
Oct 24, 2025 · 8 articles
International
Venezuela: Venezuela was initially claimed by U.S. officials to be the focus of drug smuggling interdiction, despite being a marginal producer and primarily a transit hub for drugs to Europe and Africa.
United States — United States Southern Command: The United States — United States Southern Command is the military command overseeing the anti-drug trafficking campaign in Latin America, led by Gen. Francis Donovan (general).
May 29, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Venezuela: Venezuela experienced earthquakes that paused the strikes, but it is not directly involved in the campaign. The events may affect regional stability.
United States — United States Southern Command: Southern Command executes the strikes and reports on them. It is central to the military campaign and faces scrutiny over the legality and effectiveness of the operations.
Aug 24, 2026 · 13 articles
International
Venezuela: Venezuela's oil sector was previously assumed control of by the US after ousting its then-president, a scenario Donald Trump compared to his plans for Iran.
United States — United States Southern Command: The United States — United States Southern Command conducted strikes on alleged drug vessels in the eastern Pacific, part of a broader campaign that has resulted in numerous fatalities.
May 18, 2026 · 316 articles
International
United States — United States Southern Command: The United States — United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) is the area of responsibility where the kinetic strike took place, overseeing military operations in South and Central America and the Caribbean.
Sep 15, 2025 · 6 articles
International
United States — United States Southern Command: The United States — United States Southern Command announced the seizure of the Olina and stated that there is 'no safe haven for criminals'.
Jan 09, 2026 · 11 articles
International
United States — United States Southern Command: The United States — United States Southern Command announced the apprehension of the Olina, emphasizing the message against criminals.
Jan 09, 2026 · 11 articles
International
United States — United States Southern Command: Gen. Francis Donovan, head of the United States — United States Southern Command, testified that his command was not preparing for a military incursion into Cuba.
Mar 21, 2026 · 7 articles
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