Venezuelans in the US rush to send aid to earthquake victims, but Caracas airport is closed
Community groups are collecting medical supplies and cash as officials say the earthquakes killed at least 188 people and injured hundreds more.
- On Thursday, Venezuelans across the United States launched donation drives following 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes that struck Venezuela Wednesday night, killing at least 188 people.
- The quakes, among the strongest in Venezuela in more than a century, trapped residents in mountain communities like Caribia and destroyed homes, leaving families in the U.S. scrambling for updates.
- Communities in Doral, Florida, and Katy, Texas—nicknamed "Katyzuela"—rallied to collect money, medicine, and water, while Doral-based Global Empowerment Mission began packing medical supplies for shipment.
- The U.S. government pledged $150 million for relief efforts, as the State Department coordinated search and rescue teams from Los Angeles and Fairfax County, Virginia.
- Despite damaged infrastructure, Global Empowerment Mission's Billy Richardson, U.S. logistics director, expects no major delays in aid delivery, while maritime industry consultant Daniel Arenas noted the challenge of managing resources.
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Venezuela earthquake: Venezuelans in U.S. rush to send aid to earthquake victims, but Caracas airport is closed
In Washington, the Trump administration said it’s sending $150 million to support relief efforts by aid groups and the United Nations, according to a U.S. State Department news release
US Venezuelans launch aid drives after deadly Venezuela earthquakes
Venezuelan communities across the United States have begun collecting money, medicines and essentials after deadly earthquakes hit Venezuela. With Caracas airport damaged and thousands still missing, families are relying on diaspora networks to speed up aid and information.
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Venezuelans in the US rush to send aid to earthquake victims, but Caracas airport is closed
Venezuelan migrants living in the U.S. are rushing to send aid to family and friends stricken by devastating earthquakes in their home country.
Local organizations such as the Venezuelan Association of Massachusetts and Casa Venezuela call on the Venezuelan community to meet this Thursday at 4:30 p.m. to understand how aid is being coordinated towards Venezuela, following the earthquakes that shook the country this week.The meeting will be in PEKA Restaurant located on 304 Washington Street, Brighton.The meeting seeks to organize a coordinated response from Greater Boston to one of the …
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