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Mexico has offered emergency assistance to Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes struck the country on June 24, causing building collapses in Caracas and prompting the government to declare a state of emergency. The offer, conveyed by Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco on behalf of President Claudia Sheinbaum, includes specialized rescue and health personnel Source: mileniomx.
The U.S. Geological Survey reported magnitudes of 7.1 and 7.5 for the quakes, which occurred nearly one minute apart Source: mileniomx. However, Infobae cited magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5. The tremors caused extensive damage in Caracas, with reports of collapsed buildings and homes; the Altamira neighborhood was particularly affected Source: mileniomx. The international airport in Maiquetía was closed, and metro and rail services suspended Source: mileniomx.
Interim President Delcy Rodríguez announced a state of emergency and ordered gas service cuts in affected areas. She also reported that 20 aftershocks had been recorded Source: infobae. Mexico's solidarity message was posted on social media, emphasizing that support is "today and always" Source: infobae.
“México ofreció a Venezuela “toda la solidaridad y el apoyo que requiera” después de que dos terremotos consecutivos de magnitud 7.2 y 7.5 sacudieran el país este miércoles 24 de junio”
“La presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum expresó su solidaridad con Venezuela y confirmó que la Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores (SRE) contactó al gobierno, instruyendo la preparación de ayuda.”
““Por instrucciones de la Presidenta, Claudia Sheinbaum, hemos ofrecido a Venezuela toda la solidaridad y el apoyo que requiera. Hoy y siempre, somos solidarios con su pueblo en estos momentos difíciles””
“El ministro del Interior, Diosdado Cabello, informó que el sismo se sintió en varios estados y agregó que en el barrio de Altamira, en Caracas, se registraron situaciones “alarmantes” con viviendas y edificios derrumbados.”