After the earthquake in Venezuela, India is helping under ‘Operation Amistad’. Indian Army’s Field Hospital is engaged in relief operations and 2 Bhishma Cubes have also been donated. Venezuela’s acting President Delsey Rodriguez has expressed gratitude to India.
In a post on Twitter, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “Operation Amistad: Extending a helping hand. Making a difference. Relief efforts at Army Field Hospital in Venezuela.”
A voice from Venezuela. Hear a young man narrate his experience in an Army field hospital. 👇🏽#OperationAmistad pic.twitter.com/jrBN6amznf — Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) July 5, 2026
India donated 2 Bhishma cubes
Indian Embassy in Venezuela said that India has donated 2 Bhishma Cubes to Venezuela as part of ‘Operation Amistad’. “Indian Army doctors gave a live demo to Venezuelan medical officials about the use and deployment of Bhishma Cube. India has donated 2 Bhishma Cubes to Venezuela as part of ‘Operation Amistad’,” the embassy said.
#OperationAmistad – Doctors of the Indian Army carrying out a demonstration directly in front of Venezuelan medical officials on the use and deployment of the modular portable cubes BHISHM. India has donated two modular portable cubes BHISHM to Venezuela as part of… pic.twitter.com/oU7q1IFXIL — India in Venezuela (@IndiaVenezuela) July 5, 2026
Venezuela expressed gratitude to India
Venezuela’s acting President Delsey Rodriguez on Sunday thanked India for its assistance after the massive earthquakes. Rodriguez said Venezuela will rise again. In a post on Venezuela will never forget your noble deed.”
We decorated the rescuers of the United Kingdom, Qatar, France, India, Barbados, Brazil and Argentina in recognition of their invaluable work or the solidarity shown with Venezuela in these days of pain. ¡Never forget our contribution, valor and commitment! pic.twitter.com/6sSHPKRenN — Delcy Rodríguez (@delcyrodriguezv) July 5, 2026
More than 3300 deaths due to earthquake
Venezuela celebrated its 215th Independence Day on Sunday, even as citizens still grapple with grief after two deadly earthquakes that struck on June 24. On Sunday, interim President Delsey Rodriguez tried to show strength during a military service in honor of the annual holiday, according to Al Jazeera.
On Sunday, Venezuela’s Ministry of Communications and Information announced that it had recorded 3,342 deaths as a result of the earthquakes, and that number was expected to rise. Thousands of people are still missing. Additionally, according to Al Jazeera, approximately 16,470 people are injured, while 17,345 have been left homeless. (ANI)
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