Event Brief
SOUTHCOM deepens US military presence in Venezuela
Filed: Jul 05, 2026 at 5:06 AM ET
Summary: SOUTHCOM says about 900 US personnel are in Venezuela and the US has committed over $300 million.
WHO: General Francis Donovan and SOUTHCOM
WHAT: SOUTHCOM reported the size of the US military footprint in and around Venezuela and the number of personnel inside the country.
WHEN: Jul 05, 2026 at 4:20 AM ET
WHERE: Venezuela
WHY: General Francis Donovan stated on July 2 that about 900 personnel are inside Venezuela as part of the mission.
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