Havana, July 4 (Prensa Latina) Roberto Morales, member of the Political Bureau and Secretary of Organization of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, highlighted today the professionalism of the island’s rescuers in areas affected by the recent earthquakes in Venezuela.
The Cuban rescue brigade has demonstrated professionalism and humanism in the areas affected by the earthquakes in #Venezuela, whose government awarded them the “Heroes and Heroines of Venezuela” medal in recognition of their dedication and bravery, Morales wrote on the social network X.
The high-ranking Cuban official added that these young faces reflect the spirit of solidarity of Cuban cooperation, which is always present wherever it is needed.
“A well-deserved tribute to his sacrifice and love for his fellow man,” he said.
The members of the brigade of 37 rescuers and three dogs from Cuba who supported the search and rescue efforts after the intense earthquakes in the South American nation received the “Heroes of Venezuela” decoration on Friday.
Along with six other countries – Costa Rica, Panama, El Salvador, Mexico, Turkey and Vietnam – the acting president Delcy Rodríguez presented the medal to Lieutenant Colonel Rubén Pupo, head of the mission, who received it on behalf of his compatriots.
The distinction was also received from the president by Choco, Evan and Tito, the three expert search and rescue dogs who accompanied the Cuban specialists, who arrived in Venezuela in two groups at the request of the Bolivarian Executive.
In addition, the acting head of state delivered a letter of thanks to the Cuban president, Miguel Díaz-Canel, and his government to the Cuban ambassador in Caracas, Jorge Mayo, for their solidarity and humanitarian contribution in the face of what is considered the “greatest natural disaster” in Venezuela’s history.
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