Cuba expresses its 'unwavering solidarity' with Venezuela on Independence Day

Havana has expressed its "unwavering solidarity" with Venezuela, reaffirming cooperation on the 215th anniversary of the South American nation's independence. Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez stated on social media that the island nation remains committed to supporting Venezuela, especially in the wake of a recent double earthquake.

Cuba's commitment extends to practical assistance. The island dispatched two groups of rescuers who joined the existing Cuban medical mission in Venezuela. These teams have been actively involved in searching for survivors amidst the rubble of buildings destroyed by the powerful 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes that struck on June 24.

Furthermore, a specialized team of eight Cuban forensic doctors, including forensic pathologists and anthropologists, traveled to Venezuela. They have been working in the heavily impacted La Guaira state, the most devastated region, to identify the deceased. These Cuban responders were among those honored with the "Heroes of Venezuela" distinction by acting president Delcy Rodríguez for their post-disaster efforts.