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At least 30 people have died after two devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela, prompting an outpouring of solidarity from Spanish King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia. In a message on the official Royal Household X account, the monarchs conveyed their "support", "solidarity", and "affection" to the Venezuelan people. "We stand with you in this tragedy," they wrote, offering strength to the injured and affected communities. Source: lavanguardiaSource: infobae
The Spanish government has offered assistance through the Military Emergencies Unit (UME) and the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID), pending coordination with Venezuelan authorities. Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares confirmed no Spanish casualties have been reported so far. Source: infobae
Speaking before an event, Queen Letizia expressed concern and a willingness to "collaborate in the coming weeks, which will be a challenge," emphasizing the importance of search and rescue efforts and long-term reconstruction. She noted that King Felipe VI was traveling to Mexico at the time. Source: lavanguardia
“Los Reyes Felipe VI y Letizia han trasladado su 'apoyo', 'solidaridad' y 'cariño' a los venezolanos tras los devastadores terremotos que han asolado el país en las últimas horas, dejando al menos una treintena de muertos.”
“El Gobierno ya ha ofrecido a las autoridades de Venezuela el apoyo tanto de la UME y la AECID y está a la espera de poder concretar esta ayuda, según han informado fuentes de Exteriores.”
“'Estamos preocupados y siguiendo las noticias después de los terremotos', ha señalado posteriormente la Reina en unas breves declaraciones antes de presidir la conmemoración del 15º aniversario de la revista Ethic.”
“Por ahora no hay constancia de españoles muertos o heridos en la tragedia, según ha informado el ministro de Exteriores, José Manuel Albares.”
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