Ecuador receives remains of three citizens killed in Venezuela earthquakes

Ecuador's Foreign Ministry confirmed the arrival of the remains of three Ecuadorian citizens who perished in Venezuela's devastating earthquakes. The flight, which landed Friday night, also carried 18 other Ecuadorians who received government assistance, increasing the total number of repatriated citizens to 36.

The ministry activated consular protection mechanisms to support the families and arranged the repatriation using an Ecuadorian Air Force aircraft. This effort follows Ecuador's dispatch of a fourth flight carrying humanitarian aid to Venezuela, contributing over 30 tons of essential supplies like water, hygiene items, and food since the emergency began.

To enhance support for Ecuadorians residing in Venezuela, the Foreign Ministry sent a team of officials for a 30-day mission. They will operate from Ecuador's Section of Interests in Caracas, focusing on restoring consular services. These services include issuing emergency and ordinary passports, registering births, marriages, and deaths, performing notarial acts, and coordinating assisted returns.