Venezuela Offers Help to Colombia Amid Climate Emergency Due to Rains

The Colombian government has implemented measures to redirect budgets from entities not linked to disaster response toward the most affected areas, seeking to mitigate the effects of this climate crisis. Nov 12, 2024 Photo: EFE

November 12, 2024 Hour: 5:47 pm

This announcement comes after the declaration of a natural disaster issued last Sunday by Colombian President Gustavo Petro, who highlighted the climate vulnerability facing the country, exacerbated by factors such as deforestation and uncontrolled urbanization.

The Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela has expressed its willingness to provide assistance to Colombia in response to the serious climate emergency caused by intense rains that have affected 27 of the 32 departments of the neighboring country.

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil communicated through his social media that, following instructions from President Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela is ready to offer “the necessary help that Colombia requires.” Gil emphasized that this assistance will focus on the most affected regions, such as La Guajira, Chocó, and Bogotá.

The situation in the department of Chocó is particularly critical, with approximately 30,000 families affected by the floods.

The message of solidarity from the Bolivarian Government underscores the importance of regional cooperation in times of crisis and reaffirms Venezuela’s commitment to support its “brotherly people” in this difficult situation.