Mexico sends support personnel to Venezuela after earthquakes; Topos Azteca and Red Cross among them

Mexico has sent a specialized support team to Venezuela to assist in the aftermath of powerful earthquakes that struck the nation on June 24. The deployment includes 25 urban search and rescue specialists from the Mexican Red Cross and the Cancun International Rescue Brigade (USAR BRIC), alongside a member from the renowned Topos Azteca rescue team.

The mission, coordinated by Mexico's Secretariat of Foreign Relations (SRE) in collaboration with the Mexican Red Cross and Volaris airline, also features five canine units and 3.5 tons of equipment. This aid package is intended to bolster search and rescue operations in the areas devastated by the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes.

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This afternoon, a support team departed for Venezuela, consisting of 25 specialists from the Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Unit of the Red Cross; the Cancun International Rescue Brigade (USAR BRIC); and one brigade member from Topos Azteca.

These seismic events have tragically claimed the lives of at least 1,430 people and left over 3,328 injured, according to official figures. The SRE stated that Mexico's support reaffirms its solidarity and commitment to the Venezuelan people during this difficult period.

The Mexican government is also facilitating the repatriation of 26 Mexican nationals who were in Venezuela at the time of the earthquakes, reporting that they are safe.

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With this, Mexico reaffirms its solidarity and commitment to the Venezuelan people in these difficult times.