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South Florida community continues to step up to help Venezuela in wake of deadly earthquakes
By CBS Miami at CBS4 Miami
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
South Florida has one of the largest Venezuelan communities in the United States, and volunteers from across the region are continuing to step up to help in the wake of deadly back-to-back earthquakes on Wednesday. CBS News Miami 's Steve Maugeri is at Doral-based Global Empowerment Mission where peo
Key takeaway CBS News Miami's Steve Maugeri is at Doral-based Global Empowerment Mission where people have been making donations ever since the disasters struck.
Why this matters in The Miami
The outpouring of support from South Florida's Venezuelan community is a testament to the strong ties between Miami and the troubled nation. With one of the largest Venezuelan populations in the US, Miami's response to the earthquakes is deeply personal, as many residents have family and friends affected by the disasters. Neighborhoods like Little Havana and Doral, with their high concentrations of Venezuelan expatriates, are likely to be hubs of fundraising and donation efforts. The region's experience with natural disasters, including hurricanes and flooding, also gives Miami residents a unique understanding of the challenges facing Venezuela as it recovers from the earthquakes. As the relief efforts continue, Miami's Venezuelan community will likely play a key role in coordinating aid and support, leveraging their cultural and linguistic connections to make a meaningful impact.
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Category: arts ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
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What is this story about? South Florida has one of the largest Venezuelan communities in the United States, and volunteers from across the region are continuing to step up to help in the wake of deadly back-to-back earthquakes on Wednesday. CBS News Miami's Steve Maugeri is at Doral-based Global Empowerment Mission where peo
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