Argentine service members on board a Hercules C-130 delivered supplies and evacuated people from the areas hardest hit by floods.
Rapid Response
Partner Nation Armed Forces Assist Peru after Flooding
The coastal El Niño phenomenon affecting Peru is the result of heavy storms caused by cold southerly air masses clashing with warm air heading northward.
Peru Receives Emergency Assistance from Colombia
Partner nations in the Americas always ready to assists people in any country in times of need.
Chilean Army Creates System to Mitigate Natural Disaster Damage
The Integrated Emergency Information System is the first virtual online platform for emergency support in Chile.
Colombian Air Force Delivers Medical Services to the Wayúu People
The Colombian Air Force anticipates treating more than 5,000 people during the four activities scheduled for the department of La Guajira in 2017.
Colombian Military Hospital Expands Prosthesis Program
The Colombian Army employs a specialized mobile health unit and an interdisciplinary team in different cities to provide care for amputee soldiers.
The Story of a Broken Dream
Thousands of Haitians and Cubans cross the jungle on foot on a rough journey to their dreams.
Peru Supports Chile in Fighting Fires
Peruvian authorities sent immediate air support to combat forest fires.
Chile under Fire
In a strong show of solidarity, Chilean soldiers and civilians, as well as members from several partner nations, responded immediately, using all their capabilities to fight the wildfires.
Hurricane Matthew: SOUTHCOM’s Relief Efforts in Haiti
One day after Hurricane Matthew passed, the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) were called upon to help the people of Haiti, and formed Joint Task Force – Matthew (JTF-M).
Brazilian Air Force Mobilizes Efforts to Transfer Victims of Crash With Brazilian Soccer Team Chapecoense
Colombian authorities are investigating the accident, assisted by technicians from the Brazilian Air Force’s Aeronautics Command.
Brazilian Army Fights Crime along the Border
Operation Curare VII mobilized 1,000 service members along the border with Venezuela and Guyana.