The Autonomous Region of Madeira mobilizes 18 search and rescue specialists to support Venezuela following the June 24 earthquakes.
Following the high-magnitude earthquakes that struck the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on June 24, 2026, the Regional Government of Madeira authorized, through Resolution no. 648/2026, the deployment of a specialized team from the Regional Operational Response Device (DROR) to provide humanitarian aid.
The team, composed of 18 members, includes:
The mission, with an estimated duration of 12 days, aims to integrate the national contingent coordinated by the National Authority for Emergency and Civil Protection. The Regional Government authorized a maximum expenditure of €100,000.00 to cover logistics, medical, transport, and insurance costs associated with this international solidarity operation.
Ordinance authorises ISSM to commit 339,208.92 € between 2026 and 2029 to renew support for ASA in food aid and social reception services.
The Regional Government has authorised support of up to €3,000 for the Casa do Povo da Camacha and up to €10,000 for the Casa do Povo de Nossa Senhora da Piedade.
Portaria No. 627/2026 authorises 3,000 euros for the 7th International Squash Tournament, split between 2026 and 2027, through a Programme Contract with the Madeira Tennis Association.