Venezuela Earthquake Relief Effort

Calgary News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 27, 2026 · 1m

Venezuela reels from devastating earthquakes—two over magnitude 7—killing more than 1,400 and leaving thousands homeless, with many still trapped under rubble. Just as the annual Culture Days festival was underway, organizers turned it into a relief drive, collecting donations for water, food, and clothes to reach those in need. Heartbreaking stories emerge from attendees, including a woman whose cousin lost her entire Caracas apartment and friends still searching for bodies. Amid political turmoil and economic hardship, Venezuela’s government is seen as unresponsive, leaving the diaspora and…