Venezuela Thanks Mexico for Immediate Rescue Support After Earthquakes

Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodríguez thanked Mexico for sending specialized rescue teams immediately after the June 24 double earthquake that struck La Guaira and coastal regions. Rodríguez personally requested assistance from Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, citing Mexico's expertise in seismic emergencies. Mexico responded swiftly, deploying army personnel to join international contingents from Israel and the U.S. Southern Command.

Aid and Coordination

• Rodríguez emphasized that Mexico's experience with earthquakes made its support a priority. She noted that in Mexico, the military handles disaster response, drawing a parallel to justify Venezuela's deployment of over 19,000 FANB troops in the affected area. [Sources: Infobae, Excelsior]
• The international aid included rescuers from Israel and the U.S., with Mexico's team participating in search and rescue operations. Source: Infobae

Damages and Recovery

• Preliminary reports indicate 855 buildings affected, with 5 completely collapsed in Caracas and 30 marked with "red light" status, preventing residents from returning. Source: Excelsior
• Rodríguez reported 862 aftershocks since the main event, which consisted of two quakes just 38 seconds apart. Source: Excelsior
• A $200 million reconstruction fund backed by IMF resources has been announced, alongside non-reimbursable cooperation from the IDB and World Bank. A CAF account for international donations and a domestic fund via the Patria platform were also opened. Source: Excelsior

Note on timing: Infobae reports the events occurred 10 days prior, while Excelsior states 8 days, reflecting slight editorial differences in publication dates.