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Global Empowerment Mission president back in South Florida after weeks helping 115,000 people in Venezuela
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Abby Dodge , CBS4 Miami
· July 17, 2026
· 1 min read
The president of Global Empowerment Mission is back in South Florida after spending two and a half weeks in Venezuela and he says the crisis there is far from over.Michael Capponi returned to the nonprofit's Doral headquarters, where he described the scale of the devastation firsthand. He estimates
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Key takeaway GEM says it has helped 115,000 people so far.
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The crisis in Venezuela has a significant impact on Miami's large Venezuelan community, with many residents having family and friends affected by the devastation. As a major hub for Latin American communities, Miami is likely to continue playing a crucial role in relief efforts, with organizations like Global Empowerment Mission leading the way. The fact that GEM has established a permanent warehouse in La Guiria and is coordinating large-scale aid shipments from its Doral headquarters underscores the city's importance in addressing the crisis. With Amazon's recent $100,000 donation, it is likely that other local companies and organizations will be called upon to provide similar support, highlighting the potential for Miami's business community to make a meaningful difference in the relief efforts. As the situation in Venezuela continues to unfold, Miami's residents and businesses will be watching closely, with many likely to be involved in ongoing aid efforts.
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Category: arts ·
Published: July 17, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
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What is this story about? The president of Global Empowerment Mission is back in South Florida after spending two and a half weeks in Venezuela and he says the crisis there is far from over.Michael Capponi returned to the nonprofit's Doral headquarters, where he described the scale of the devastation firsthand. He estimates
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