The United States military has completed emergency repair operations to reopen Venezuela’s La Guaira port, restoring a vital logistics hub that was severely damaged by twin earthquakes earlier this week.
The facility, located in the hardest-hit area of the disaster zone, had been closed since the seismic events disrupted regional shipping and humanitarian aid routes.
American troops worked around the clock to stabilize the infrastructure, allowing commercial and relief vessels to resume operations.
The reopening marks a significant step in stabilizing the supply chain for the Litoral Central region, which relies heavily on the port for imports and exports.
While the immediate crisis has been mitigated, the long-term structural integrity of the port remains a concern, with further assessments likely needed to ensure sustained operations.
The move underscores the growing role of international military assets in disaster response and infrastructure stabilization in politically sensitive regions.