Venezuela received this Monday 341 tons of humanitarian aid from Mexico, the largest shipment ordered by President Sheinbaum following the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes of June 24.
The vessel “Isla Holbox” transported 227 tons of supplies, while a second ship, “Huasteco“, completed the cargo with 114 additional tons including medical supplies, medicines, non-perishable food, and resources for housing reconstruction.
The cargo including four water purification plants and Mexican technical operators for their installation joins a sustained solidarity operation that deployed 250 rescue specialists and 18 canine units to search for survivors trapped under rubble, adding to a deployment that began just 48 hours after the disaster that claimed over 4,500 lives and left more than 16,700 injured.
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Science and Technology Minister Yván Gil welcomed both vessels at La Guaira port and acknowledged Mexico’s swift response. The Mexican Ambassador to Venezuela, Leopoldo de Gyvés de la Cruz, ratified his country’s commitment and stated that the shipment responds to a direct instruction from President Sheinbaum following a request from the Venezuelan side.
“Days ago we had the support of the Secretariat of National Defense and the National Guard. Today it is the Navy of Mexico. This speaks of the spirit that moves us”, the Ambassador declared.
Text reads: “This Monday, the Mexican ships Isla Holbox and Huasteco arrived at the port of La Guaira with 341 tons of humanitarian aid for the people affected by the earthquakes of June 24. They include food, medical supplies, hygiene items and four water purification plants, in a gesture of solidarity from the Government of President Claudia Sheinbaum. Chancellor Yván Gil appreciated the support; and Mexican ambassador Leopoldo De Gyves reaffirmed: “We are sure that Venezuela will be reborn.” This maritime assistance is added to the 5 tons sent by air since July 1, with vaccines, medicines, mattresses, generators, telecommunications equipment and health personnel, reinforcing cooperation between Mexico and Venezuela.”
Rescue Deployment Immediate
Mexican response began on June 26, barely 48 hours after the seismic doublet. That day, President Sheinbaum ordered the mobilization of 250 emergency response agents through the Secretariat of National Defense, along with 18 canine units meticulously trained in locating and extracting people trapped under collapsed structures. These rescue dogs, specialized in detecting life signs among debris, formed part of the first international contingent to reach the affected areas.
The rescue brigades arrived in Venezuelan territory aboard three aircraft that transported essential medical supplies, tools and specialized urban rescue equipment. During initial operations, the Mexican contingent managed to safeguard the lives of people trapped under rubble.
Sheinbaum specified that the Secretariat of Foreign Affairs immediately joined operational efforts to strengthen diplomatic coordination and maintains a permanent evaluation to guarantee continued assistance.
New Shipments Continue
On July 1, several tons of assistance and specialists from Mexico arrived at Maiquetía International Airport Simón Bolivar. Mexico contributed equipment for the Red Cross, five power generators and 2,200 kilograms of information and communication technology transmission systems, in addition to health and telecommunications personnel.
Minister Yván Gil recalled that Mexican rescuers worked alongside nearly 4,000 international specialists in the affected zones. “Mexico was one of the first nations to set foot in Venezuela with its expertise, its affection, and its solidarity,“he emphasized, assuring that the Bolivarian Government continues efforts to restore dignified living conditions for the affected population.
The sustained Mexican humanitarian operation underscores the historic bonds between both nations, members of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States and the Association of Caribbean States, and reflects the principle of South-South cooperation that has characterized bilateral relations since establishing diplomatic ties in 1831.
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