NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – MainJuly 2, 2026Miami-Dade County
Miami rescue team assists in Venezuela earthquake recovery
A volunteer rescue team from Miami, Strategic Response Partners, has deployed to Venezuela to assist in search and rescue operations following devastating earthquakes that began on June 24. The team, composed of various emergency professionals, is working alongside international crews to recover victims and provide aid.
Read the full story at Telemundo 51 Miami – MainWhy It Matters
The deployment of Miami-based emergency personnel highlights the international response to a disaster that has resulted in 2,295 deaths and affected 75,000 families in Venezuela.
Key Facts
- The earthquakes in Venezuela began on June 24.
- Official reports state 2,295 people have died.
- Official reports state 11,267 people have been injured.
- Approximately 75,000 families have been affected by the disaster.
- Authorities report 6,461 people have been rescued since the emergency began.
- Strategic Response Partners from Miami deployed to the disaster zone on Monday.
- The team includes police, firefighters, paramedics, and special forces professionals.
- The team recovered 13 bodies, including three minors, on Thursday.
- The team is scheduled to return to Miami this Friday.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationStrategic Response Partners“The Miami-based rescue organization deploying personnel to Venezuela.”locationVenezuela“The country affected by the earthquakes.”locationSurfside“Site of a previous building collapse where the team also assisted.”PersonMichael Saavedra“A member of the rescue team interviewed by Telemundo 51.”OrganizationTelemundo 51“The news outlet that conducted the interview with the rescue team member.”