Dominican Republic Sends New Rescue Team to Earthquake-Hit Venezuela

The Dominican Republic has dispatched another contingent of specialized search and rescue personnel to Venezuela, reinforcing aid efforts in the wake of a powerful double earthquake. This latest deployment is part of the Dominican government's 'Operation Quisqueya Solidaria 2026,' a comprehensive initiative aimed at supporting Venezuela's recovery from the devastating tremors.

The newly sent team comprises members from the Specialized Body for Emergency and Disaster Mitigation (CEMED), the Emergency Operations Center (COE), and the Civil Defense. They traveled via an aircraft provided by the Dominican Air Force. The Minister of Defense, Carlos Antonio Fernández Onofre, bid farewell to the contingent, highlighting their preparedness and dedication to service.

'Operation Quisqueya Solidaria 2026' has seen the Dominican government deploy multiple search and rescue teams, essential support materials, and vital humanitarian aid to the Venezuelan population impacted by the earthquakes. The nation has also arranged a humanitarian flight to facilitate the return of its citizens affected by the disaster, which has tragically claimed the lives of at least one Dominican national, alongside thousands of Venezuelans.

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