Mexico is sending a military team of 250 rescue workers and medical personnel to Venezuela to assist with recovery efforts following severe earthquakes that struck the country on Wednesday.
President Claudia Sheinbaum announced the deployment on Thursday, confirming that the Venezuelan authorities had specifically requested specialized support in search-and-rescue operations and public health.
The United States has already committed $150 million in assistance and deployed its own military search-and-rescue teams to the region.
The move expands the scope of the international humanitarian response to the disaster.
The United States has already committed $150 million in assistance and deployed its own military search-and-rescue teams to the region.
The coordination between neighboring nations highlights the scale of the logistical challenge posed by the seismic activity.
While the immediate focus remains on humanitarian aid, the earthquakes pose potential risks to Venezuela's energy infrastructure.