Mexican rescue team Topos Tlatelolco heads to Venezuela after earthquakes

The renowned Mexican rescue organization Topos Tlatelolco is dispatching a team of 12 specialists to Venezuela to assist with search and rescue operations following a series of powerful earthquakes. The brigade, comprised of volunteers, is currently finalizing preparations for their deployment.

Iván Barrientos, a member of the organization's communication and logistics team, explained that the volunteer nature of the group means careful coordination is needed to select members who can temporarily set aside their professional commitments. "As we are a volunteer group, many have jobs and as a volunteer group they are not 100 percent available," he stated.

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As we are a volunteer group, many have jobs and as a volunteer group they are not 100 percent available.

The team is scheduled to depart from Mexico City's international airport on Saturday. Their mission will focus on search and rescue, with specific tasks to be determined upon arrival based on the needs identified by Venezuelan authorities and an assessment of the affected areas. Topos Tlatelolco has a history of international aid, having participated in rescue efforts after the 2023 earthquake in Turkey.

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We are coordinating with the embassy of the country, institutional contact with local authorities and being attentive to instructions.