Guyana expresses solidarity with Venezuela after deadly earthquakes
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- Guyana — President Irfaan Ali has expressed sympathy and support for Venezuela following two powerful back-to-back earthquakes that struck near Caracas, causing widespread destruction, multiple deaths, and injuries across affected areas.
- The seismic events, which were also felt in parts of Guyana and other areas of the Caribbean and northern South America, have reportedly killed dozens of people and injured hundreds more, while damaging buildings and critical infrastructure.
- In a statement on Thursday, President Ali said Guyana stands ready to assist its neighbour during the unfolding crisis.
- “As neighbours, we are deeply saddened by the scale, magnitude, and destruction caused by the two powerful back-to-back earthquakes that struck Caracas yesterday and so far, claiming dozens of lives and injuring hundreds,” Ali said.
- “We stand in solidarity with the people of Venezuela.” “As neighbours, we are ready to offer assistance within our capacity.
Guyana President Irfaan Ali has expressed sympathy and support for Venezuela following two powerful back-to-back earthquakes that struck near Caracas, causing widespread destruction, multiple deaths, and injuries across affected areas.
The seismic events, which were also felt in parts of Guyana and other areas of the Caribbean and northern South America, have reportedly killed dozens of people and injured hundreds more, while damaging buildings and critical infrastructure.
In a statement on Thursday, President Ali said Guyana stands ready to assist its neighbour during the unfolding crisis.
“As neighbours, we are deeply saddened by the scale, magnitude, and destruction caused by the two powerful back-to-back earthquakes that struck Caracas yesterday and so far, claiming dozens of lives and injuring hundreds,” Ali said. “We stand in solidarity with the people of Venezuela.”
“As neighbours, we are ready to offer assistance within our capacity. Our love, prayers, and thoughts are with the families of those affected and the people of Venezuela.”
The expression of solidarity comes as Guyana continues to deal with the aftermath of severe weather impacts of its own. Strong winds and storms have affected communities along the Essequibo Coast, damaging homes, schools, government buildings and other infrastructure. Emergency teams have been deployed to assess damage and assist affected residents.
Despite its own recovery efforts, Guyana has joined other regional governments in extending condolences and support to Venezuela as search-and-rescue and recovery operations continue.
The earthquakes have renewed regional concern about the Caribbean and northern South America’s vulnerability to natural disasters, with leaders again stressing the importance of cooperation, preparedness and mutual support in times of crisis.
