Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs is monitoring reports regarding its citizens following an earthquake that struck Venezuela on June 24, 2024 [1].
The effort is critical to ensure the safety of Brazilians in the affected zone and to provide necessary consular assistance. Because seismic events can cause rapid infrastructure collapse and communication failures, the government must verify the status of its nationals abroad to coordinate emergency evacuations or medical support.
According to a spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, also known as Itamaraty, the department is tracking news updates since the earthquake occurred [1]. The ministry released a statement around 10 p.m. Brasília time on June 24, 2024 [1].
At the time of the report, there were zero recorded Brazilian victims [1]. The spokesperson said, "There are no, until this moment, records of Brazilian victims" [1].
Itamaraty is maintaining a watch on the situation to identify any citizens who may require aid. The ministry is utilizing available news channels, and diplomatic contacts to gauge the impact of the quake on the Brazilian community residing in or visiting Venezuela [1].
The spokesperson said, "Itamaraty is monitoring the news about Brazilians after the earthquake that hit Venezuela this Wednesday" [1].
“"There are no, until this moment, records of Brazilian victims"”
This proactive monitoring by Itamaraty reflects standard diplomatic protocol for neighboring nations during natural disasters. By establishing a baseline of zero casualties early, Brazil can better allocate consular resources if missing persons are later reported, ensuring that diplomatic channels remain open for emergency coordination between Brasilia and Venezuelan authorities.
