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Venezuelans in the US rush to send aid to earthquake victims, but Caracas airport is closed
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk RUSS BYNUM and PHILIP MARCELO, Associated Press , as published by Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The earthquakes have resulted in significant loss of life and injury, with at least 188 people killed and hundreds more injured.
Venezuelans living in the US are quickly coming together to organize donation drives to help those affected by recent earthquakes in their home country. The earthquakes have resulted in significant loss of life and injury, with at least 188 people killed and hundreds more injured. Details of the donation drives and the efforts of Venezuelans in the US are still emerging.
Local residents can find more information on the situation and the relief efforts through news sources such as Yourbasin. Further updates on the earthquakes and the response from Venezuelans in the US can be found through local news outlets, including Big 2 KMID and Fox 24 KPEJ.
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Category: local Published: June 25, 2026 Source: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Venezuelans living in the US are quickly coming together to organize donation drives to help those affected by recent earthquakes in their home country. The earthquakes have resulted in significant…
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