Cuban President offers condolences for Venezuela earthquake victims

Havana, Cuba – Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has expressed the nation's deepest condolences to Venezuela following devastating earthquakes that struck the South American country. On Monday, Díaz-Canel and other high-ranking Cuban officials signed a book of condolences at the Venezuelan embassy in Havana.

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the most heartfelt condolences to the people and Government of the sister Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, as well as solidarity with the families and loved ones of the victims

The president conveyed "the most heartfelt condolences to the people and Government of the sister Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela," along with "solidarity with the families and loved ones of the victims." He reaffirmed Cuba's commitment to supporting Venezuela in overcoming the consequences of the natural disaster.

Cuban medical personnel and rescue specialists are actively participating in relief efforts in Venezuela. The island nation has deployed a brigade of doctors and a team of eight forensic specialists, including forensic pathologists, anthropologists, and a thanatologist, who have been working to identify victims in the heavily impacted state of La Guaira. These Cuban professionals are committed to staying in Venezuela for as long as their assistance is required.

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the commitment of support to face the consequences of this natural disaster

The recent earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude on June 24, are considered the deadliest in Venezuela in a century. Official reports indicate at least 3,535 deaths and 16,740 injuries, with 6,462 people rescued. Additionally, 17,854 individuals lost their homes, and significant structural damage occurred, with 190 buildings collapsing and 856 damaged.

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the time that is necessary