Weltweite Solidarität nach den verheerenden Erdbeben in Venezuela

Here are the verified details of the international humanitarian response to the twin Venezuela earthquakes of June 24, 2026. The key figures you referenced are confirmed by multiple authoritative sources, with some minor caveats noted below.

Earthquake Casualties

At least 1,450 people were killed and more than 3,150 injured by the pair of earthquakes (magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5) that struck Venezuela's central-northern coast on June 24 . The Wikipedia article and GMA report cite those exact figures . (Earlier lower tolls of 164–589, reported by LA Times and The Guardian respectively, were preliminary before later updates raised the count .)

U.S. Military Deployment — Port of La Guaira

Confirmed. About 130 U.S. Marines from Littoral Combat Force-24, along with U.S. Navy sailors from the USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD-28) and the littoral combat ship USS Billings (LCS-15), were deployed to reopen the Port of La Guaira, which was heavily damaged by the quakes . The Marines landed via Landing Craft, Utility (LCU) to deliver critically needed supplies and restore port operations so that large-scale relief shipments could flow in . A U.S. Marine Corps general was also sent to oversee the Pentagon's earthquake relief support .

$150 Million in U.S. Aid

Confirmed. The Trump administration pledged $150 million for Venezuela earthquake relief. The funds were allocated to faith-based aid organizations (Samaritan's Purse, Catholic Relief Services) and two UN agencies (the World Food Programme and OCHA) . The U.S. also deployed a Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) of more than 250 people, including three Urban Search-and-Rescue (USAR) teams .

India's Operation Amistad

Confirmed. India launched Operation Amistad (Spanish for "friendship") on June 26, dispatching two Indian Air Force C-17 Globemaster aircraft carrying over 35 tonnes of relief supplies, an Indian Army Field Hospital, a 41-member medical team, and two BHISHM Cubes (modular rapid-response medical units) . External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar announced the operation . The field hospital subsequently became operational and began providing 24x7 free medical services to affected communities .

LATAM Airlines Humanitarian Airlift

Confirmed. LATAM Airlines Group launched a humanitarian airlift under its "Solidarity Plane" program, deploying two freighter aircraft and one special passenger flight to transport approximately 100 tonnes of humanitarian aid and over 170 specialists (firefighters, rescue personnel, and medical teams) to Caracas . The airlift included a field hospital and specialized rescue equipment .

Summary Table

Component	Key Details	Sources
Casualties	≥1,450 killed, ≥3,150 injured
U.S. Military (Port)	~130 Marines + USS Fort Lauderdale, USS Billings to reopen La Guaira port
U.S. Financial Aid	$150 million pledged to NGOs and UN agencies
India (Op. Amistad)	2× C-17, 35+ tonnes, field hospital, 41 medics, BHISHM cubes
LATAM Airlines	~100 tonnes aid, 170+ specialists, 3 aircraft (2 freight + 1 passenger)

Caveat: Casualty figures fluctuated in the first days as search-and-rescue operations continued; the 1,450 figure is the most widely cited final official toll as of June 25–26 . Earlier reports from June 24–25 showed much lower numbers (164–589) that were superseded .