Havana highlights ongoing cooperation as earthquake death toll rises to 3,342.
Cuba’s government expressed its “unwavering solidarity” and cooperation with Venezuela on Sunday in a message marking the South American country’s 215th anniversary of independence.
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“We congratulate the government and people of Venezuela on the 215th anniversary of their independence. We reaffirm Cuba’s unwavering solidarity with the sister Bolivarian nation and our willingness to continue cooperating, especially under the current circumstances caused by the double earthquake,” Cuban Foreign Affairs Minister Bruno Rodriguez posted on social media.
Cuba sent two groups of rescue workers to join its medical mission brigade serving in Venezuela in search-and-rescue operations for people trapped beneath the rubble of collapsed buildings following the twin earthquakes of June 24 that struck Venezuela with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, just 39 seconds apart.
A team of eight Cuban forensic physicians — consisting of five medical examiners, two forensic anthropologists and one thanatology technician — has been working to identify the victims in the state of La Guaira, the area hardest hit by the devastating earthquakes.
La solidaridad en acción.
Rescatistas cubanos continúan trabajando sin descanso en La Guaira tras los sismos. Largas jornadas guiadas por un solo propósito: apoyar al pueblo venezolano en este difícil momento. ¡Su entrega es símbolo de hermandad!
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— Brigada Médica Cubana en Venezuela (@cubacooperaven) July 5, 2026
The text reads, “Solidarity in action. Cuban rescuers continue working tirelessly in La Guaira after the earthquakes. Long days guided by a single purpose: to support the Venezuelan people in this difficult time. Their dedication is a symbol of brotherhood!”
On July 3, Acting President Delcy Rodriguez awarded the Cuban rescue workers the “Heroes of Venezuela” distinction in recognition of their efforts following the disaster caused by the earthquakes.
On Sunday, Venezuelan Parliament President Jorge Rodriguez said the death toll from the twin earthquakes in Venezuela had risen to 3,342, while the number of injured increased to 16,740.
Among the victims of the natural disaster was Willner Rivas Quijada, captain of Venezuela’s national volleyball team. The distinguished 31-year-old athlete, his wife and his son were buried beneath one of the collapsed buildings in La Guaira, Club Voleibol Guaguas confirmed Sunday.
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Source: EFE
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