Rumor: The earthquake in Venezuela was triggered by the United States’ HAARP system to facilitate economic interests in the country.
Analysis
The earthquake that struck Venezuela in June 2026 caused destruction, deaths, and mobilized rescue teams. Amid the tragedy, however, messages also began circulating on social media claiming that the seismic tremor was not a natural phenomenon, but rather an attack carried out by the United States through the HAARP system.
According to the posts, the alleged goal would be to destroy Venezuelan infrastructure to facilitate oil exploration, favor foreign companies during reconstruction, and expand North American influence over the country. The narrative gained traction mainly among profiles that already promote conspiracy theories involving the HAARP program and so-called “climate weapons.” Below, we present the content of the message circulating online:
The United States used its HAARP system against Venezuela to destroy its infrastructure. To loot its oil more easily (to sell it at a bargain price due to the earthquake crisis). To rebuild buildings and sell them, as well as build hotels in the affected zones for foreign businessmen. While traitor Delsy Rodríguez continues selling off Venezuela.
Fact-checking
To uncover the truth behind this story, we will verify the following questions: 1) Was the earthquake in Venezuela caused by the HAARP system? 2) What caused the earthquake in Venezuela in June 2026? 3) Are there other fake news stories related to the HAARP system and “climate weapons”?
Was the earthquake in Venezuela caused by the United States’ HAARP system?
No. The allegation that the United States possesses technology to deliberately generate earthquakes in other countries is a recurring conspiracy theory that has no scientific basis. HAARP (High-frequency Active Auroral Research Program) is, in fact, a research station focused on the study of the ionosphere and does not have the technical capacity to manipulate tectonic plates or trigger earthquakes.
What caused the earthquake in Venezuela in June 2026?
The earthquake was a consequence of the region’s natural geological activity. Venezuela is located in an area of intense contact between tectonic plates, especially the Caribbean Plate and the South American Plate. The constant movement between these geological structures accumulates stress that is periodically released in the form of earthquakes.
This process is widely understood in geology and explains the occurrence of various earthquakes historically recorded in the region. There is no known mechanism capable of artificially reproducing, on a large scale, the enormous amount of energy released during an earthquake of this magnitude.
Are there other fake news stories related to the HAARP system and “climate weapons”?
Yes, HAARP is frequently used as a scapegoat in false narratives. We have already analyzed several similar stories, such as allegations about an alleged climate war against South America, the use of the system to cause intense rains in Iran, and even baseless theories about floods in southern regions or the earthquake in Turkey and Syria. All these claims lack evidence and are categorized as disinformation.
Conclusion
The claim that the United States caused the earthquake in Venezuela using the HAARP system is false. The seismic tremor originated from natural geological processes related to tectonic plate movement. HAARP is a scientific program dedicated to the study of the ionosphere and does not have the capacity to trigger earthquakes or control geological phenomena. The theory is part of a conspiratorial narrative that usually resurfaces after major natural disasters.
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