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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum will hold a phone call with Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodríguez on Friday to coordinate further humanitarian aid following the severe earthquakes that struck Venezuela's north-central region on June 24. The first Mexican aid brigade, "Yumare," arrived Thursday night, marking a swift response from Mexico. The brigade comprises 250 military personnel, 18 search dogs, and representatives from the Secretariat of Foreign Affairs, transported on three aircraft carrying essential supplies.
Sheinbaum announced the scheduled 10:00 AM call during her morning press conference, stating she would ask "what more they need and what support we can provide." Source: La Jornada The brigade has already begun search and rescue operations after being assigned an area early Friday. Source: Heraldo de México The president emphasized continued solidarity and commitment to additional assistance based on Venezuela's needs.
According to reports from the Secretary of National Defense, Ricardo Trevilla, the shipment includes 10.7 tons of medical supplies and 8.7 tons of tools and equipment. Source: La Jornada The return flight is expected to repatriate 25 Mexican nationals and a 12-member delegation from Vietnam who were in Venezuela. Source: Heraldo de México The operations are being conducted in coordination with Venezuelan authorities.