Cuban Rescuers Arrive in Venezuela to Aid Earthquake Recovery

A contingent of Cuban rescuers has arrived in Caracas to bolster search and rescue efforts in Venezuela after a devastating double earthquake. The first group, comprising specialists and three canine units, landed Sunday and will integrate with the Cuban medical mission already providing aid in the disaster-stricken areas.

The arrival of the Cuban brigade was confirmed by state media, with Prensa Latina reporting their deployment. They were welcomed by Venezuelan Vice Minister for Latin America, Mauricio Rodríguez, and Cuban Ambassador to Caracas, Jorge Mayo Fernández, among other officials. The Cuban Ministry of Health stated that its medical personnel have been actively treating the injured, establishing field hospitals, and supporting the Venezuelan people since the tremors struck.

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From the island we are also closely following the situation of all Cubans who are currently there for any reason.

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has been closely monitoring the situation, expressing concern for any Cubans in Venezuela. The island's Foreign Ministry has been in constant communication with Venezuelan authorities and Cuban resident associations to ascertain the status of its citizens. As of Sunday, Venezuelan acting president Delcy Rodríguez reported that 33 people had been rescued alive amidst the ongoing efforts by international and national teams in the primarily affected state of La Guaira. The twin earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude, have tragically claimed 1,450 lives, injured 3,150, and displaced 12,721 families.

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Once we obtain official data, we will transfer information to families.