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Venezuela earthquakes leave at least 164 dead as South Florida organization prepares to send aid to South American nation
By Steven Yablonski at CBS4 Miami
· June 25, 2026
· 3 min read
A South Florida based organization is rushing to gather aid and supplies to send to Venezuela after powerful back-to-back earthquakes left at least 164 people dead and nearly 1,000 people injured on Wednesday – and those numbers are expected to rise.Doral-based Global Empowerment Mission (GEM)
Key takeaway Doral-based Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) announced that it has activated its emergency response for communities devastated by the magnitude 7.
Why this matters in The Miami
The devastating earthquakes in Venezuela will likely have a significant impact on Miami 's large Venezuelan community. Many residents in Miami-Dade County have family and friends affected by the disaster, and the outpouring of support from local organizations like Global Empowerment Mission is a testament to the strong ties between the two regions. As aid shipments begin to arrive in Venezuela, Miami's role as a hub for Latin American communities will be crucial in facilitating relief efforts. The city's experience with hurricane response and recovery may also prove valuable in helping Venezuela cope with the aftermath of the earthquakes. Furthermore, the disaster highlights the importance of disaster preparedness and response in South Florida, given the region's own vulnerability to hurricanes and flooding. As the situation in Venezuela continues to unfold, Miami's community will likely remain closely engaged with relief efforts.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
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What is this story about? A South Florida based organization is rushing to gather aid and supplies to send to Venezuela after powerful back-to-back earthquakes left at least 164 people dead and nearly 1,000 people injured on Wednesday – and those numbers are expected to rise.Doral-based Global Empowerment Mission (GEM)
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