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Venezuelans in the US rush to send aid to earthquake victims, but Caracas airport is closed
By Russ Bynum And Philip Marcelo, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 25, 2026
· 4 min read
Venezuelans in the U.S. rushed to organize donation drives Thursday after devastating earthquakes that officials say killed at least 188 people and injured hundreds more in their home country. The United States government and other countries also pledged aid.Oscar Torres and thousands of others s...
Key takeaway Oscar Torres and thousands of others spent the last 24 hours keeping up with a flurry of messages posted to a WhatsApp group that connects people in Venezuela with their families.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The devastating earthquakes in Venezuela have sent shockwaves to the large Venezuelan community in Texas, particularly in the San Antonio area. As locals scramble to reach their families and send aid, the closure of Caracas airport poses a significant challenge. With thousands of Venezuelans living in Texas, many in Alamo Heights and surrounding areas have family ties to the affected regions. The community is likely to come together to organize donation drives and support relief efforts, similar to those in Houston and other cities with large Venezuelan populations. The US government's pledge of $150 million in aid and the mobilization of disaster response teams will be closely watched by locals, who will be eager to see how these efforts translate into tangible support for their loved ones in Venezuela. As the situation unfolds, Alamo Heights residents can expect to see local initiatives and fundraising efforts emerge to support the relief efforts.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Venezuelans in the U.S. rushed to organize donation drives Thursday after devastating earthquakes that officials say killed at least 188 people and injured hundreds more in their home country. The United States government and other countries also pledged aid.Oscar Torres and thousands of others s...
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