Haiti
Haiti’s Political Class Welcomes Spain’s Queen Sofia
Submitted by Antonio Carretero on Sat, 10/08/2011 - 13:48No matter how much is being said about the diplomatic relations between Spain and Haiti, Spain was the leading one to extend help to the affected people at the time of crisis that struck Haiti after earthquake in January 2010.
On the same line, a visit was made by Spain's Queen Sofia to monitor the results of the aid being given to the Caribbean nation after two years. It has been officially confirmed by the Office of U. N. Special Envoy that Spain has committed $359.7 million for 2010 and 2011 in the direction of rebuilding the disaster- struck nation.
Spain rushes 40 disaster relief experts to Haiti
Submitted by Antonio Carretero on Fri, 01/15/2010 - 06:46According to the recent news by Spanish national radio, the country is sending 40 disaster relief experts to Haiti to find out the thousands missing in the rubble of buildings that collapsed in the huge earthquake.
Moreover, it said that the plane will leave overnight from military base outside Madrid for Port-au-Prince carrying 40 police, firefighters as well as members of the emergency services along with trained dogs.
They all will be followed by Secretary of State for Latin America Juan Pablo de Laiglesia and foreign ministry officials.









