African Union expresses solidarity with Venezuela after the devastating double earthquake

Published at: 26/06/2026 10:04 AM

The African Union officially expressed its deep solidarity and support for Venezuela after the double earthquake that shook the country on June 24. Through an institutional statement, the international organization expressed its support in the face of the humanitarian emergency, joining the various voices of the international community that have expressed their support for the nation in this difficult time.

The president of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, was responsible for transmitting the message, sending his heartfelt condolences to the families of the fatal victims who left the seismological events.

The African leader emphasized the importance of fraternity between regions and reaffirmed his organization's commitment to the Venezuelan people during the initial phases of recovery.

The statement also gave explicit recognition to the tireless work of the rescue forces, medical and civil protection personnel deployed in the areas hardest hit by the earthquake.

The African Union valued the efforts and courage of the mobilized workers, who continue to carry out direct assistance tasks to ensure the safety of affected communities.

This diplomatic gesture consolidates the ties of cooperation and closeness between the African continent and Venezuela, demonstrating that empathy overcomes geographical distances in situations of natural disaster. For their part, local authorities are making progress in responding to the contingency and evaluating damage while receiving the support of international allies who are closely following the evolution of the situation.

Mazo News Team