Mexico sends 261 rescue workers and aid to Venezuela after deadly earthquakes

Mexico dispatched 261 military and rescue personnel and over 15 tons of equipment and medical supplies to Venezuela on Thursday, following two powerful earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 that struck the country on June 24. Source: infobae

The aid mission, ordered by President Claudia Sheinbaum, is composed of 240 soldiers, 11 air force members, and 10 National Guard personnel, including doctors, nurses, stretcher-bearers, and search-and-rescue specialists. The contingent also includes 18 canine teams trained to locate trapped victims. Source: excelsiormx

The aid package

Two strategic transport aircraft departed from Santa Lucía Air Base at 14:30 hours carrying 4.4 tons of tools and equipment and 2.7 tons of medical supplies. A third C-130 Hercules is scheduled to deliver an additional eight tons of medicine and four tons of rescue gear. Mexican authorities said they would evaluate whether to reinforce the contingent after liaising with Venezuelan officials. Source: mileniomx

Situation in Venezuela

As of Thursday evening, the Venezuelan government reported 235 dead, 4,300 injured, and 157 missing. At least 250 buildings were damaged, eight hospitals affected, and 2,927 families left homeless. Many civilians have joined rescue efforts voluntarily. Source: infobae (EFE)

The Mexican government expressed condolences and reiterated its commitment to humanitarian solidarity with Latin American nations.