Actress Catherine Fulop Leads 'Solidarity Arepa Sale' for Venezuela

Actress Catherine Fulop spearheaded a "solidarity arepa sale" in Buenos Aires on Sunday, raising funds to support victims of the recent earthquakes in Venezuela. The initiative, dubbed "Arepazo solidario," was organized in collaboration with gastronomic content creator Víctor "El Gordo Cocina."

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When a tragedy stops being news, it doesn't mean it has ended. Several weeks have passed since the earthquakes in Venezuela, but there are still thousands of families living in shelters and camps, waiting for a helping hand. And volunteerism has never diminished with the passage of days. But there are people who have not stopped for a single moment.

Fulop emphasized that the tragedy's impact continues long after the news fades. "There are still thousands of families living in shelters and camps, waiting for a helping hand," she stated in a promotional video. The event took place in the Chacaito restaurant in the Palermo neighborhood.

From midday, Fulop, along with chefs and influencers, prepared and sold 400 arepas. The event successfully raised nearly 7 million pesos, which will be donated to "Cocina por Venezuela." This organization, composed of chefs, distributes food to families in need and emergency zones.

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More than 400 arepas sold and almost seven million pesos raised.

"Thank you to everyone who came, bought, collaborated, and contributed," Fulop expressed on social media. The initiative also received support from sponsors and Venezuelan community businesses, amplified by social media promotion from various personalities. The arepas, a traditional corn flour dish, were offered in various flavors, with the "reina pepiada" being a popular choice. Live music from Venezuelan performers added to the day's atmosphere.

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Thank you to everyone who came, bought, collaborated, and contributed. And thanks especially to @chacaitoba and to each of our allies for making it possible.