The work of Brazilian National Force agents in Mozambique was extended until May 7. The decision was made official Thursday (Apr. 18).
“The disaster here was considerably more devastating than in Brumadinho, with areas affected stretching over 500 km.
Minas Gerais state is to send 20 experts in search and salvage operations and disaster management to the region affected by cyclone Idai in Mozambique. The agents are expected to take off on Friday (Mar. 29).
The Brazilian government to dispatch two Hercules C-130 airplanes of the Brazilian Air Force to Mozambique with humanitarian aid. The decision was made alongside the International Interministerial Work Group, spearheaded by Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Relations.
Brazilian Congress members passed a bill on Wednesday (May 2) that releases $ 327.4 million to boost a fund that guarantees exports.