Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said he had learned “with great concern and dismay” of the impact caused by the earthquake that struck Venezuela on Wednesday (Jun. 24). Reuters reports at least 164 deaths.
On his profile on X, Lula said he had instructed the Ministry of Foreign Relations to assess, along with the Brazilian embassy in Caracas, the situation in the country and the assistance measures to be adopted by the Brazilian government.
“I reaffirm our determination to support the government of acting President Delcy Rodríguez in the recovery of the affected areas of this sister nation, whose people have shown great resilience in the face of adversity,” he posted.
In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Relations expressed its sorrow over the losses caused by the earthquake. “Brazil expresses its solidarity with the government and people of Venezuela and wishes a speedy recovery to the injured.”
According to the note, no Brazilians have been identified among the earthquake victims so far. “The consular duty office at the Ministry of Foreign Relations remains available to provide assistance to Brazilian citizens in emergency situations.”
The consular duty office at the Brazilian Embassy in Caracas can be reached by phone at +58 414-3723337 and in Brasília at +55 (61) 98260-0610.
Tremors in Brazil
Venezuela was rocked by two powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale, between late afternoon and evening on Wednesday (24), followed by 20 aftershocks.
Brazilians in the northern region of the country reported feeling the earthquakes. Authorities in Amazonas state reported that an earthquake was felt by residents of the cities of Manaus, Barcelos, and Iranduba, but caused no casualties.
Mayor Igor Normando of Belém, in the state of Pará, which borders Amazonas, said on social media that the city also shook and buildings were evacuated as a precaution.
Source: Agência Brasil