Venezuela Thanks Argentina for Earthquake Aid, Setting Aside Differences

Caracas, Venezuela – Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, expressed gratitude to Argentine President Javier Milei for his nation's solidarity and support after two earthquakes devastated parts of the country. Rodríguez took to social media platform X to thank Milei and the Argentine people for their assistance during this difficult time, valuing their commitment to rescue and aid efforts for affected families.

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Thank you to the President of Argentina, Javier Milei, and the Argentine people for your solidarity and support in this difficult time. We value your support and commitment to accompany us in the rescue and assistance efforts for the affected families.

Argentina responded by offering humanitarian assistance, mobilizing medical personnel, aircraft, and other resources. The earthquakes have resulted in more than 1,400 deaths and 3,000 injuries. Rodríguez shared an image of Argentine armed forces members who traveled to Venezuela to aid those impacted.

The Argentine government had previously issued a statement expressing deep solidarity with the Venezuelan people following the tremors, which struck the northern coastal region and were felt across much of the territory. The statement noted the "incalculable structural damage and collapses in various cities, including Caracas," and affirmed Argentina's readiness to collaborate with any required humanitarian assistance.

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The Office of the President expresses its deepest solidarity with the Venezuelan people following the strong earthquakes that shook Venezuela's northern coastal strip this Wednesday, which were felt throughout much of the Venezuelan territory, affecting countless families, leaving incalculable structural damage and collapses in various cities, including Caracas.

This gesture of support highlights Argentina's decision to extend a hand of solidarity despite ideological differences between Rodríguez's government and Milei, who has been critical of Venezuela's ousted president Nicolás Maduro. The libertarian administration emphasized that President Milei extends his hand in solidarity to the Venezuelan people, regardless of governmental differences, in the face of a natural catastrophe demanding international community response.

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Beyond the differences that may exist between our governments, President Javier G. Milei extends his hand in solidarity to the Venezuelan people in the face of a natural catastrophe that demands a reaction from the entire international community.