NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – Noticias LocalesJuly 1, 2026Miami-Dade
US Opens Field Hospital in Venezuela Following Earthquakes
The United States has deployed a field hospital in La Guaira, Venezuela, to provide emergency medical care following two major earthquakes that struck the region on June 24, 2026. Operated by Samaritan’s Purse, the facility is now active and treating patients displaced by the disaster.
Read the full story at Telemundo 51 Miami – Noticias LocalesWhy It Matters
The deployment provides immediate medical infrastructure for earthquake victims in La Guaira, where 2,295 deaths have been reported and significant displacement has occurred.
Key Facts
- A US-backed field hospital is now operational in La Guaira, Venezuela.
- The facility includes 56 patient beds, two operating rooms, an intensive care unit, a laboratory, and a pharmacy.
- The hospital began accepting patients on Wednesday, June 30, 2026.
- Two earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24, 2026, causing widespread destruction.
- The official death toll from the earthquakes is 2,295, according to the President of the Venezuelan National Assembly.
Who's Mentioned
locationLa Guaira“The site of the field hospital and earthquake impact zone.”other56“Number of patient beds in the field hospital.”personFranklin Graham“Leader associated with Samaritan’s Purse.”other2,295“Reported death toll from the earthquakes.”organizationEmbajada de EEUU en Caracas“The US diplomatic mission confirming the hospital's operational status.”organizationSamaritan’s Purse“The organization operating the emergency field hospital.”