26th of June, 2026
International Rescue Teams arriving in Venezuela after the earthquakes of June 24, 2026
Following the two major (7.2 and 7.5) earthquakes that struck Venezuela two days ago, several countries have activated emergency assistance, including search-and-rescue teams, medical personnel, equipment, food support, and humanitarian supplies.
Below is an initial overview of some of the governments (countries) that are already providing or deploying this type of emergency assistance. The situation is changing rapidly. Therefore, the information below is for general purposes and serves as a first approximation; it will require further monitoring and updates. A number of international organizations and UN relief agencies are also mobilizing; they are not included in this overview.
We are immensely grateful to the below countries and to all those showing solidarity with our people through concrete actions in these difficult times.
ASSISTANCE ALREADY PHYSICALLY PRESENT
El Salvador: Rescue and medical deployment (arrived/deployed)
El Salvador was among the first countries to send physical assistance. The mission included air transport of personnel and materials to Venezuela. A deployment was organized with approximately 300 rescue workers and paramedics, along with medical supplies and emergency equipment.
Mexico: Search-and-rescue mission (arrived/deployed)
Mexico sent 250 military rescue personnel, 5 rescue dogs, 4 aircraft, drones, rescue equipment, and medical supplies. The main support focuses on locating survivors, removing people from collapsed structures, and providing emergency medical assistance.
Colombia: Search-and-rescue teams (arrived/deployed) Colombia sent an urban search-and-rescue team of more than 60 people, 4 canine search teams, around 12 tons of equipment, and additional firefighters from Cali for rescue operations. The main support is rescue operations and technical assistance.
Chile: Search-and-rescue teams (arrived/deployed)
The Chilean Air Force (FACH) sent a humanitarian flight with 30 rescue workers from Chile’s Fire Department and 6 tons of cargo to support search-and-rescue operations.
Dominican Republic: Search-and-rescue teams (arrived/deployed)
The team is composed of specialists certified in search, location, and rescue operations for people trapped in collapsed structures, as well as in initial emergency response.
Switzerland: Search-and-rescue teams (arrived/deployed)
The Swiss mission includes 80 specialists, 8 search dogs, and 18 tons of equipment. The teams will coordinate with local authorities to search for, clear, and rescue victims trapped under the rubble
OTHER ASSISTANCE BEING DEPLOYED AND ANNOUNCED
United States: Rescue and humanitarian support
The United States has already begun deploying urban search-and-rescue teams (e.g., from Fairfax County and Los Angeles). A Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) and additional rescue units are also being sent and deployment is underway of specialized search-and-rescue assistance, including rescue personnel, equipment, and coordination support.
U.S. Marine Corps Major General Kevin J. Jarrard arrived in Venezuela on Thursday night to oversee and coordinate operations with personnel on the ground.
Ecuador: Rescue mission
Deployment announced of a team including 46 urban search-and-rescue specialists, 2 search dogs, and equipment for rescue operations.
Panama: Humanitarian and rescue support Panama is mobilizing support, including a rescue mission, humanitarian aid efforts, and the collection of donations for Venezuela.
The Netherlands, France, Spain, Italy, Germany, EU support: Rescue specialists European partners have announced support through rescue capacity, transport, and coordination mechanisms, all of which are currently in the planning and mobilization phase.
- Urban Search and Rescue teams from Madrid (ERICAM) is arriving with at least 40 firefighters.
- A Dutch team of 65 rescuers and 8 search dogs and 16 tons of equipment from USAR NL is scheduled to arrive today (friday 26).
