Photo showing an area affected by heavy rains in Huehuetla, MĂ©xico. EFE/David MartĂnez Pelcastre.
Cuba sends health professionals and Venezuela offers its SimĂłn BolĂvar Humanitarian Task Force to support Mexico, where the rains left 64 dead, 65 missing, and more than 100,000 homes affected.
Between Oct. 6 and 9, intense rainfall hit the states of Veracruz, Puebla, Hidalgo, QuerĂ©taro and San Luis PotosĂ, according to Mexicoâs Civil Protection agency, triggering a crisis that has mobilized solidarity from Latin American nations.
Cuba has taken an active role in the emergency response, deploying a team of health professionals to care for victimsâespecially in Puebla, where more than 30,000 people have been affected by the floods.
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno RodrĂguez confirmed the deployment on social media: âCuban health workers participate in care and support efforts for the population affected by floods in Mexico, such as in the PahuatlĂĄn community, Puebla State.â
El Gobierno de la RepĂșblica Bolivariana de #Venezuela đ»đȘ expresĂł su solidaridad con el pueblo y Gobierno de #MĂ©xico đČđœ, tras las graves inundaciones que, desde el 6 de octubre, han dejado 64 fallecidos y 65 desaparecidos en cinco estados del paĂs.https://t.co/OHdKk2leN6
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These efforts focus on providing medical care to communities devastated by the rains, which in Puebla were caused by a low-pressure zone in the Gulf of Mexico and the remnants of tropical storms Priscilla and Raymond, leaving a preliminary death toll of 13 in the Sierra Norte.
Cuban President Miguel DĂaz-Canel expressed his solidarity over the weekend, reaffirming the islandâs commitment to the Mexican people. Mexico is among the Latin American countries that host Cuban doctors through international cooperation programs.
For its part, Caracas has also extended support to the government and people of Mexico. In a statement released by Foreign Minister YvĂĄn Gil, the Venezuelan government said: âThe Venezuelan government expresses its deepest condolences to the families of the 64 deceased and places the SimĂłn BolĂvar Humanitarian Task Force at the disposal of the Mexican governmentâ to assist in the search for the 65 missing persons and support rescue and relief operations.
Caracas emphasized its confidence in âthe strength and resilience of the honorable Mexican peopleâ to overcome this tragedy. The SimĂłn BolĂvar Humanitarian Task Force, known for its experience in rescue missions, is ready to contribute to recovery efforts in the five affected states, where at least 100,000 homes have been damaged.
The floods in Mexico, caused by torrential rains, have prompted a solidarity response from Cuba and Venezuela focused on medical and humanitarian assistance. Both countries have reiterated their commitment to helping affected communities in a joint effort to mitigate the impact of this tragedy, which has left a devastating toll across central Mexico.
(Telesur)
Translation: Orinoco Tribune
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