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Mexico Honors Rescue Team for Venezuela Earthquake Efforts
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Mexico Honors Rescue Team for Venezuela Earthquake Efforts

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum honored the Sedena's Yumare Group for their rescue efforts in Venezuela following earthquakes.
  • The team recovered 92 bodies and rescued two people alive from the rubble after magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes struck on June 24.
  • Sheinbaum emphasized solidarity and humanitarianism, stating that peace is built through concrete acts of mutual support.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo has officially recognized the Agrupamiento Yumare of the National Defense Secretariat (Sedena) for their critical work in Venezuela. The specialized unit returned after providing vital support in the aftermath of the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24. During their mission, the team successfully recovered 92 bodies and rescued two individuals alive from the debris.

Peace is built with concrete acts of solidarity.

— Claudia SheinbaumPresident of Mexico, speaking at the reception ceremony for the Yumare Group.

The formal reception ceremony took place at Military Air Base No. 1 in Santa Lucía, State of Mexico. Addressing the unit, President Sheinbaum declared, "Peace is built with concrete acts of solidarity." She expressed gratitude to the Venezuelan government and its people for the warm reception given to the Mexican Armed Forces. A gesture of friendship between the nations was marked by the presentation of a puppy, Laika, to Mexico.

Sheinbaum lauded the Yumare Group for their professionalism, discipline, and extraordinary capabilities. She highlighted that their efforts extended far beyond their assigned duties, demonstrating deep commitment and profound humanism. "Your mission was also a message to the world: a message that cooperation between nations remains possible, that peace is built with concrete acts of solidarity, that justice also means protecting human life, and that love for one's neighbor continues to be one of the most powerful values humanity can offer," the president stated.

Your mission was also a message to the world: a message that cooperation between nations remains possible, that peace is built with concrete acts of solidarity, that justice also means protecting human life, and that love for one's neighbor continues to be one of the most powerful values humanity can offer.

— Claudia SheinbaumPresident of Mexico, praising the humanitarian efforts of the Yumare Group.

The president further emphasized that serving Mexico also means serving humanity. She reiterated Mexico's support to Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, reinforcing the message that the nation possesses a "huge heart." The Venezuelan Ambassador to Mexico, Stella Marina Lugo Betancourt, conveyed the gratitude of the entire Venezuelan people for Mexico's crucial assistance following the earthquake damage.

Thank you for reminding us that serving the homeland also means serving humanity. Thank you for demonstrating once again that Mexico has a huge heart.

— Claudia SheinbaumPresident of Mexico, expressing gratitude to the Yumare Group.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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