Mexico sends two ships with over 2,000 cubic meters of humanitarian aid to Venezuela

Mexico has sent two naval vessels from Veracruz carrying more than 2,000 cubic meters of humanitarian aid to Venezuela. The shipment, ordered by President Claudia Sheinbaum, includes food, bottled water, personal hygiene items, and medical supplies. It is a direct response to the emergency caused by earthquakes on June 24 that struck Venezuela, particularly La Guaira and Caracas. The aid aims to alleviate suffering and address infrastructure, health, and shelter problems exacerbated by the quakes. The vessels, 'Isla Holbox' and 'Huasteco,' are equipped to transport essential goods and water purification equipment. The 'Isla Holbox' alone carries approximately 1,750 cubic meters of supplies and four water treatment plants capable of producing 1,000 liters per hour. This maritime delivery follows a recent shipment of eight electrical power plants via airplane. The Mexican government stated that this operation aligns with its regular humanitarian cooperation with disaster-affected nations in Latin America and globally. Venezuelan authorities have reported 2,954 deaths and 16,592 injuries from the earthquakes.