Bolivia repatriates two students affected by earthquakes in Venezuela

Bolivia has successfully repatriated two of its students who were impacted by the recent earthquakes in Venezuela. The students returned on the same Bolivian military aircraft that transported a rescue and humanitarian aid team back from the Caribbean nation after a week-long mission.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the students' return, stating they received consular assistance and protection. The ministry activated necessary protocols to ensure their safe journey back to Bolivia, recognizing the vulnerable situation created by the earthquakes that struck on June 24.

Upon arrival in Bolivia's eastern Santa Cruz region, the students continued their travel to reunite with their families. The repatriation was facilitated after Bolivian Vice Minister of Consular Management, Héctor Huanca, who was part of the rescue team, contacted Bolivian residents in Venezuela to assess their well-being.

The rescue team delivered approximately six tons of humanitarian aid collected by the Venezuelan community in Bolivia. The Bolivian Defense Minister, Ernesto Justiniano, praised the armed forces' efforts in supporting the Venezuelan population during the critical situation. Official reports indicate the earthquakes in Venezuela resulted in nearly 3,000 deaths and over 16,000 injuries.

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The students have been affected by the earthquake and are being repatriated.