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South Florida woman recounts harrowing earthquake experience in Venezuela
By Litzy Grijalba at WSVN 7 News
· June 25, 2026
· 2 min read
Many in South Florida’s Venezuelan community are concerned about loved ones back in their homeland following two strong earthquakes that rocked the nation on Wednesday night. For Maria Suarez, who was in Venezuela when the earthquake struck, visits to her 96-year-old mother in Venezuela are extremel
Key takeaway For Maria Suarez, who was in Venezuela when the earthquake struck, visits to her 96-year-old mother in Venezuela are extremely important to her.
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The earthquakes in Venezuela have sent shockwaves through Miami 's Venezuelan community, with many worried about family and friends back in their homeland. For those like Maria Suarez, who have strong ties to both South Florida and Venezuela, the disaster hits particularly close to home. Suarez's experience is a stark reminder of the strong connections between Miami and Venezuela, with many residents maintaining homes and family ties in both places. The fact that Suarez has a condo in Venezuela, now destroyed, highlights the economic and cultural links between the two regions. As Suarez navigates the challenges of caring for her mother and rebuilding her life, her story also underscores the resilience and resourcefulness of Miami's Venezuelan community, which will likely play a key role in supporting relief efforts and providing aid to those affected by the earthquakes. Miami's Little Havana and other neighborhoods with strong Venezuelan ties will likely be hubs for fundraising and support efforts.
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Category: arts ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Many in South Florida’s Venezuelan community are concerned about loved ones back in their homeland following two strong earthquakes that rocked the nation on Wednesday night. For Maria Suarez, who was in Venezuela when the earthquake struck, visits to her 96-year-old mother in Venezuela are extremel
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