India's Operation Amistad Provides Earthquake Relief to Venezuela
On June 24, 2026, twin earthquakes of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela, killing at least 1,450 people and injuring thousands. India launched Operation Amistad, deploying two IAF C-17 aircraft carrying a field hospital, 66 tonnes of aid, and rescue teams. The Indian Army field hospital now operates 24/7 in Caracas, treating survivors. International aid has arrived as rescue operations continue amid widespread devastation.
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Venezuela FM Visits Indian Field Hospital, Thanks India for Earthquake Relief Efforts
Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil visited the Indian Army field hospital in Caracas on July 4, 2026, and expressed gratitude to India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for earthquake relief assistance. The field hospital, set up at the International La Rinconada Racetrack, provides emergency medical care and supports search and rescue operations in coordination with Venezuelan authorities. The devastating earthquakes in June 2026 killed over 1,700 people, caused massive destruction, and left a humanitarian crisis with 1.2 million tons of debris. Indian Ambassador P.K. Ashok Babu accompanied the Foreign Minister during the visit. The rescue window has narrowed, with official rescues dropping to just four survivors found alive on June 29. Displaced Venezuelans face growing health risks without basic sanitation.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Venezuela appreciates Indian team’s efforts to help earthquake victims
Venezuela has expressed gratitude to an Indian medical team for its assistance following two powerful earthquakes on June 24, 2026, which killed over 1,700 people and left thousands injured or missing. Under 'Operation Amistad,' the Indian Army set up a field hospital at the International La Rinconada Racetrack in Caracas, staffed by experienced doctors. The Indian Embassy reported that Venezuelan Foreign Minister Andrea Corao Faria visited the field hospital and praised the team's efforts. The Indian Air Force flew two C-17 Globemaster aircraft carrying 66 tonnes of aid, including medical supplies, equipment, and two BHISHM mobile hospital cubes. Indian rescue and medical teams continue to work alongside Venezuelan authorities in search and rescue missions and emergency medical care.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Indian Army Field Hospital Begins Round-the-Clock Free Operations in Earthquake-Hit Venezuela
The Indian Army field hospital deployed in Venezuela under Operation Amistad has become fully operational, providing free 24-hour medical services at the International La Rinconada Racetrack in Caracas. The deployment follows two powerful earthquakes (magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5) that struck Venezuela on June 24, 2026, killing at least 1,450 people and injuring thousands more. India airlifted 66 tonnes of humanitarian aid via two IAF C-17 Globemaster aircraft, including the field hospital, over 35 tonnes of relief supplies, medicines, medical equipment, and two BHISHM Cubes (mobile hospitals). External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed that Indian Army doctors are treating patients, and that Venezuela's Vice-Health Minister and the head of the Government of the Capital District visited the field hospital. The 23-hour flight covered over 14,000 km from Delhi to Caracas.
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India has delivered humanitarian assistance to earthquake-stricken Venezuela under Operation Amistad. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar confirmed that a field hospital unit, relief supplies, medicines, and medical equipment have arrived to bolster post-earthquake relief efforts. The Indian Air Force deployed two C-17 Globemaster III aircraft on a 23-hour, 14,000 km flight from Delhi to Caracas, carrying 66 tonnes of aid including an Indian Army field hospital, over 35 tonnes of supplies, and two BHISHM Cubes. The earthquakes, of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, with the death toll reaching 1,430 as of June 28, 2026. India stated it stands shoulder to shoulder with Venezuela during this difficult period.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Why is India’s humanitarian aid in response to the Venezuelan earthquake called Operation Amistad?
India launched Operation Amistad, a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief mission, in response to devastating twin earthquakes (magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5) that struck Venezuela on June 24, 2026, killing at least 920 people and injuring 3,360. The name derives from the Spanish word 'amistad' meaning friendship, reflecting India's solidarity with Venezuela. As part of the operation, two Indian Air Force C-17 aircraft departed on June 26 carrying a 41-member rescue team, an Indian Army Field Hospital unit, over 35 tons of relief supplies including medicines, medical equipment, and two BHISHM Cube portable hospitals. The Ministry of External Affairs stated that the mission underscores traditionally warm bilateral ties rooted in energy cooperation and shared commitment to the Global South. The rescue team will work with Venezuelan authorities in search and rescue, emergency medical care, and humanitarian assistance.
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India launched 'Operation Amistad' on June 26, 2026, a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief mission to Venezuela following devastating earthquakes on June 24. Two Indian Air Force C-17 Globemaster aircraft departed carrying over 35 tons of relief supplies, including a 41-member rescue team from the Indian Army's 60 Para Field Hospital, medicines, medical equipment, and two BHISHM cube portable hospitals. The team will assist Venezuelan authorities in search and rescue, emergency medical care, and relief efforts. The earthquakes, of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, killed around 920 people and injured at least 3,360. India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and the Ministry of External Affairs expressed solidarity, offered condolences, and pledged continued support to Venezuela.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 589 as International Aid Arrives
On June 26, 2026, acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez announced that the death toll from two powerful earthquakes had risen to 589, with 2,980 injured. Rescue operations intensified with international teams joining the search for survivors under collapsed buildings. India responded by dispatching two Indian Air Force C-17 aircraft carrying medical teams, 35 tons of emergency supplies, and a military field hospital, as confirmed by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. The earthquakes have caused widespread devastation, prompting a multinational humanitarian response.
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