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Quakes hit Venezuela
Two earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela on Wednesday, leaving widespread destruction and prompting emergency rescue and humanitarian efforts.
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The News Mill, citing Venezuela’s National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez, said at least 1,430 people have died, with 3,238 injured and 3,142 families displaced after losing their homes.
TeleSUR reported that the latest official tally shows at least 2,295 dead and 11,267 injured from the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes.
TeleSUR said La Guaira, about 30 kilometers from Caracas, was the hardest-hit state along with the capital, as Venezuela’s Government mobilized comprehensive relief efforts.
The News Mill added that efforts were hindered by a shortage of heavy equipment and persistent aftershocks as the critical rescue window narrowed.
Aid, vigils, and messages
In Brazil and worldwide, public figures and organizations directed support toward Venezuela’s earthquake victims, including Neymar’s donation of USD 250,000 for emergency rescue and humanitarian efforts.
The News Mill quoted Neymar saying, “My heart goes out to the people of Venezuela,” as he expressed hope the contribution would provide strength and relief to affected families.
WMNF 88.5 FM said Caracas would hold a candlelight vigil for earthquake victims on Sunday, July 5, at 4:00 p.m. in the Central University of Venezuela (UCV) Rectorate Plaza.
WMNF 88.5 FM also reported that Cristiano Ronaldo sent a message of support to 12-year-old Andrés Mieles, a survivor of Venezuela’s June 24 earthquakes, after learning he was a devoted fan.
In Rio de Janeiro, teleSUR reported that the projection transformed the 38-meter-high monument into a beacon of solidarity to encourage support for Venezuelans in Brazil and worldwide.
What comes next
As the acute phase evolves, MSF said thousands of people in the Caracas region are left homeless because of the destruction and that it currently plans to support affected populations through mobile teams providing medical and humanitarian assistance.
“Several organizations in Brazil have launched donation campaigns for the Venezuelan people, who are facing the consequences of two earthquakes”
MSF reported that it donated medical supplies and medicines intended for 3,500 patients at eight hospitals in Caracas and La Guaira, filling critical gaps when emergency stocks were exhausted.
Fundación Mapfre said it activated its Emergency Relief Fund and donated €100,000, focusing initial resources on meeting urgent humanitarian needs including food, essential supplies, and hygiene and sanitation kits for 3,200 people—800 families—in Caracas and other municipalities in La Guaira state.
FashionUnited reported that Inditex announced a donation of three millions d'euros to the program of the Croix-Rouge for victims of the tremblements de terre au Venezuela, with funds routed through the Croix-Rouge espagnole and managed in coordination with the Fédération internationale des Sociétés de la Croix-Rouge et du Croissant-Rouge.
TeleSUR said the projection and donations would be used to purchase food, drinking water, medicine, and other essentials, while also supporting community initiatives for rebuilding hope.
