Argentina Sends New Brigadistas to Venezuela Following Earthquakes

Argentina has sent a second group of brigadistas to Venezuela to support search and rescue operations in regions devastated by earthquakes on June 24. This deployment aims to relieve the Argentine teams already on the ground and ensure the continuity of humanitarian assistance in the affected zones.

The latest contingent includes specialized USAR ARG-10 Córdoba and USAR ARG-15 Santa Fe brigadistas. They are accompanied by 16 tons of essential aid, including medical supplies, food, and equipment for the rescue personnel. The operation is coordinated by the Federal Emergency Agency, with authorities emphasizing the importance of this rotation for sustained relief efforts.

In parallel, Argentina's Ministry of Defense reported another humanitarian aid operation. An Argentine Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft transported medical supplies, food, and equipment, while an Embraer aircraft carried health specialists, mental health professionals, veterinary personnel, and a specialized chemical, biological, and nuclear (QBN) team. Four canine units were also deployed to aid in the search and rescue missions.

Authorities have announced a third flight is scheduled for Monday to further bolster the operation with additional rescuers. The returning aircraft will repatriate the USAR 12 and USAR 13 brigades, who have completed their missions. This Argentine initiative occurs as most international rescue teams, initially numbering 77 from 31 countries, begin to withdraw, leaving the coordination of remaining efforts to Venezuelan Civil Protection. Official figures indicate that over 2,954 people have died and more than 16,500 have been injured in the earthquakes, with 6,462 people rescued and 16,309 losing their homes.

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A second group of brigadistas from USAR ARG-10 Córdoba and USAR ARG-15 Santa Fe departed today for Venezuela to complete the relief of the Argentine teams deployed in the areas affected by the earthquakes.