La Guaira is a coastal city and Venezuela's main port, located near Caracas on the Caribbean coast. Known as the country's primary maritime gateway and a densely populated urban center. Recently, La Guaira was struck by devastating earthquakes prompting international relief operations, including U.S. and Israeli humanitarian missions. Last updated 3 days ago
The IDF's Home Front Command is running its longest-ever humanitarian mission in La Guaira, Venezuela, near Caracas.
Roughly 32 Israeli experts are on the ground helping local authorities move from emergency response to rehabilitation after hundreds of buildings were destroyed. Mission commander Brig. Gen. (Res.) Yossi Pinto says the effort is in its third week and will run for months, even years.
"Venezuela earthquake relief: Medium tactical vehicle replacements attached to the USMC
Combat Logistics Battalion 8, Littoral Combat Force-24 participate in a resupply convoy in La Guaira, Venezuela June 30, 2026.
At the direction of SOUTHCOM, U.S. military forces are supporting State Department-led U.S. government relief operations following the devastating earthquakes that struck the nation on June 24, 2026."
