Panama reaffirms support for Venezuela with rescuers and 200 tons of aid

Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino expressed strong support for Venezuela, speaking directly with the nation's rescue mission deployed after recent devastating earthquakes. The mission comprises 61 rescuers and four specialized dogs operating in the La Guaira state.

Mulino conveyed his pride in the rescuers' work, highlighting the solidarity of the Panamanian people and the Venezuelan community residing in Panama. He urged the rescue teams to prioritize their safety and return home unharmed once their mission concludes. Simultaneously, the president and first lady, Maricel Cohen de Mulino, oversaw the processing of over 200 tons of humanitarian aid at a logistics center. This aid, donated by thousands of citizens, includes essential supplies for earthquake victims.

Panamanian authorities confirmed that two flights carrying humanitarian assistance have already departed for Venezuela, with more shipments of food, medicine, tools, and other necessities being prepared. The first lady noted that the immediate priority is to supply the search and rescue teams, followed by broader humanitarian aid for affected communities. President Mulino also announced plans to establish a permanent humanitarian aid inventory to enable quicker responses to future disasters in the region.

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Ante esto, desmentimos categóricamente las informaciones falsas y malintencionadas sobre el destino de los niños, niñas y adolescentes. Bajo ninguna circunstancia están siendo entregados a personas desconocidas, ni se encuentran desasistidos en centros públicos de salud o refugios habilitados