Mexico’s legendary rescue brigade heads to Venezuela as earthquakes death toll tops 2,200
The Mexican volunteer brigade is carrying rescue gear and body bags as teams in La Guaira search collapsed buildings and the death toll tops 2,200.
- On Wednesday, authorities reported that two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela have killed more than 2,200 people and injured over 11,000, with international rescue teams including the Brigada Internacional de Rescate Topos Azteca searching the hardest-hit state of La Guaira.
- Founded after the 1985 Mexico City earthquake, the nonprofit Topos operates independently to assist in major disasters; volunteer Germán Bello, a 39-year-old electrical engineer known as 'La Secre', was deployed to the zone on Tuesday night.
- Rescuers signal for complete silence using a clenched fist to detect faint sounds of life beneath rubble; this protocol, formalized by Topos after the 1985 earthquake, now guides rescue teams worldwide.
- As hopes of finding survivors fade, the mission in La Guaira is increasingly shifting toward recovery; volunteer Merry Valencia, with 14 years in the brigade, recited the group's code: 'There is no hunger, no heat, no sleep.'
- Venezuelan engineer Diego Bejarano broke down in tears upon learning of the rescue mission, representing the emotional toll on families; Bello carries specialized recovery gear as the team continues searching for survivors still trapped beneath collapsed buildings.
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Mexico's legendary rescue brigade heads to Venezuela as earthquakes' death toll tops 2,200
International rescue teams continue searching collapsed apartment buildings and homes in the hardest-hit state of La Guaira, even as hopes of finding more survivors fade and the mission increasingly shifts toward recovery.
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Mexico's legendary rescue brigade heads to Venezuela as earthquakes death toll tops 2,200
Germán Bello is a volunteer with Mexico's Brigada Internacional de Rescate Topos Azteca heading to Venezuela after two devastating earthquakes.
Venezuela was struck by two powerful earthquakes, killing more than 2,200 people. Mexico's "Mouse" search and rescue team, equipped with specialized equipment, ventured deep into the rubble of La Guairaba to search for survivors; local youth volunteers used digital systems to manage shelters, providing hope for disaster victims who had lost their homes during this difficult time when the number of missing persons exceeded 40,000.
The number of victims of earthquakes in Venezuela exceeds 2,200The Venezuelan authorities have reported more than 2,200 dead and 11,000 injured after two powerful earthquakes. Mexican Rescue The Topos Azteca team is on its way to help.
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