FM Yvan Gil emphasized the importance of international cooperation in times of crisis.
On Friday, the Venezuelan government awarded medals to 150 Spanish rescue workers and volunteers who participated in the search and rescue efforts following the double earthquake of June 24. Members of the canine units also received the special distinction “Canine Heroes of Venezuela,”
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“Before beginning their return home, the Spanish rescue teams that participated in the search and rescue efforts following the earthquakes received this recognition for their bravery, dedication, and commitment to human life,” the Spanish Civil Protection agency said.
“Once again, their work fills us with pride and demonstrates what our country is capable of when we work together. Thank you for representing us with professionalism, humanity, and dedication in a mission that brought hope to those who needed it most,” it added.
Venezuelan Defense Minister Gustavo Gonzalez and Foreign Minister Yvan Gil attended the ceremony and emphasized the importance of international cooperation in times of crisis.
Drone footage shows widespread destruction in La Guaira, Venezuela, after powerful twin earthquakes struck the country on Wednesday, leaving more than 1,700 people dead and tens of thousands more missing pic.twitter.com/91j9A5K7H0
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So far Spain has raised more than 10 million euros in humanitarian aid, sent planes with essential supplies, and mobilized one million euros through the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID).
On Thursday night, Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez confirmed that the death toll rose to 2,595 and the number of injured to 12,400. She highlighted the presence of rescuers from 33 countries and the rescue of 6,462 people.
Rodriguez also called the accusations of a supposed lack of deployment of security forces “despicable,” asserting that they are attempts to politicize the emergency. Currently, she is in talks with the U.S. State Department and the IMF to recover funds earmarked for reconstruction.
Meanwhile, the World Food Programme (WFP) announced that it will assist half a million people in Venezuela for three months, providing emergency food aid to the most affected communities, especially in the coastal state of La Guaira.
#FromTheSouth News Bits | In Venezuela, rescue efforts continue in La Guaira, a state hard hit by the earthquakes on June 24. #WeStandWithVenezuela pic.twitter.com/zcEECAmDDf
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