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How to help those impacted by the Venezuela earthquakes
By Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 26, 2026
· 4 min read
Two powerful, back-to-back earthquakes shook Venezuela Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings, killing hundreds and leaving thousands more missing across the northern part of the country. Many more are feared dead.Governments, nonprofits and members of the Venezuelan diaspora around the world ar...
Key takeaway Governments, nonprofits and members of the Venezuelan diaspora around the world are mobilizing to respond after the magnitude 7.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The devastating earthquakes in Venezuela have far-reaching implications for the San Antonio community, given the city's strong ties to the Venezuelan diaspora. As local residents with Venezuelan roots look on with concern, they can take action by supporting reputable organizations like Global Empowerment Mission, CORE, and Direct Relief, which are mobilizing to provide critical aid. San Antonio's own experience with disaster response and recovery can also inform its residents' efforts to help, as they consider the most effective ways to contribute to the relief efforts. The city's history of community-driven initiatives and charitable giving can serve as a foundation for rallying support for the people of Venezuela, and local organizations may find opportunities to collaborate with the responding nonprofits to maximize their impact. By engaging with this international crisis, San Antonio can demonstrate its commitment to global citizenship and compassion.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Two powerful, back-to-back earthquakes shook Venezuela Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings, killing hundreds and leaving thousands more missing across the northern part of the country. Many more are feared dead.Governments, nonprofits and members of the Venezuelan diaspora around the world ar...
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