US Army Prepares to Provide Logistical and Rescue Support to Venezuela
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) announced on Thursday that it is preparing to provide logistical and rescue support to Venezuela as part of the assistance operations the United States will deploy following the devastating earthquakes. In a statement, the agency reported that it has established an operational planning team to coordinate the mission. 'Our joint forces are rapidly mobilizing to make available the unmatched airlift, logistics, and lifesaving response capabilities of the U.S. Army to help save lives and support the Government of Venezuela during this crisis,' stated Southern Command. The planning team includes 'humanitarian assistance experts from the Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance, who advise personnel and leaders responsible for planning disaster response operations and mission-related decisions.' On Thursday morning, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the United States would provide support to Venezuela. 'At the direction of President Donald Trump, the State Department is immediately deploying search and rescue teams, medical resources, and humanitarian assistance to Venezuela,' he added. Southern Command indicated that its assistance is in response to the directive from the Department of War, which is working directly with Rubio's office.
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