Venezuela is currently digging itself out from one of the most disastrous earthquakes in its nation’s history. Tens of thousands are feared dead, hundreds of buildings have collapsed, and the country is simply overwhelmed trying to deal with the losses. The United States military has stepped in to provide relief assistance, infrastructure restoration, and search and rescue operations, but despite these efforts, the Venezuelan military and security forces seem intent on harassing American personnel through excessive restrictions, inspections, and questioning sessions, preventing them from assisting.
Today, Boortz asks whether the U.S. should reconsider its involvement in cleanup efforts if rescue teams continue to face harassment from Venezuelan authorities. Get the Talkmaster’s take in this edition of “The Boortz Report!”
Rescue teams are being stopped frequently by members of the Venezuelan military and security forces. They want their papers, credentials, passports, mission orders inspected repeatedly. They’ve already been cleared, but the military is harassing them. Some Venezuelan officials say that these Americans down there in the rescue teams might really be engaged in espionage.
– Neal Boortz
U.S. military arrive to assist with earthquake relief efforts in La Guaira, Venezuela, Sunday, June 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)
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