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How to help Venezuela after deadly back-to-back earthquakes
By Steven Yablonski at CBS4 Miami
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
Organizations from around the world have started to mobilize to gather much-needed aid and supplies to send to Venezuela after parts of the South American nation were devastated by back-to-back earthquakes on Wednesday.As of Thursday morning, nearly 200 people were reportedly killed in the earthquak
Key takeaway Powerful twin earthquakes have killed 32 people and injured more than 700, the nation's interim president said on June 25, after the massive shocks collapsed entire buildings and sent people running in panic.
Why this matters in The Miami
The devastating earthquakes in Venezuela have sent shockwaves through South Florida's large Venezuelan community, with many residents having family and friends affected by the disaster. As organizations like Global Empowerment Mission in Doral mobilize to send aid, locals can play a crucial role in supporting these efforts. Miami 's proximity to Venezuela and its cultural ties to the country make it a natural hub for relief efforts. The city's experience with hurricane relief and recovery may also prove valuable in informing the response to this disaster. As the situation in Venezuela continues to unfold, Miami's Venezuelan community will likely be at the forefront of local fundraising and donation drives, with many residents eager to support their homeland in its time of need. The relief efforts underway in South Florida will be worth watching in the coming days, as the community rallies to support those affected by the earthquakes.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
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What is this story about? Organizations from around the world have started to mobilize to gather much-needed aid and supplies to send to Venezuela after parts of the South American nation were devastated by back-to-back earthquakes on Wednesday.As of Thursday morning, nearly 200 people were reportedly killed in the earthquak
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