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Caribbean baseball leagues express solidarity after Venezuela earthquakes

From El Nacional · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Baseball leagues from the Caribbean have expressed condolences following the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.
  • The Venezuelan Professional Baseball League and its eight teams offered support to affected families and rescue workers.
  • Leagues from the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Puerto Rico also sent messages of solidarity and strength to the Venezuelan people.

Baseball leagues across the Caribbean have conveyed their sorrow and solidarity following the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela, causing widespread destruction. The Confederación del Caribe (Caribbean Confederation) issued statements expressing deep regret over the tragic events.

Our gratitude and support go out to the rescue teams working tirelessly.

— Venezuelan Professional Baseball LeagueExpressing appreciation for the efforts of rescue workers.

The Venezuelan Professional Baseball League (LVBP) released a statement affirming that both the league and its eight constituent teams stand with the affected families. "Our gratitude and support go out to the rescue teams working tirelessly," the LVBP added, acknowledging the efforts of those involved in the relief operations.

We want to send a message of support, strength, and hope to all affected families and those working on assistance efforts.

— Dominican Professional Baseball LeagueOffering solidarity to those impacted by the earthquakes.

Similarly, the Dominican Professional Baseball League shared a message on social media, highlighting the significant Venezuelan presence within their baseball community. "We want to send a message of support, strength, and hope to all affected families and those working on assistance efforts," the league stated.

Venezuela is a country that has known how to face difficult moments with determination and unity. From Mexico, we accompany this moment with respect and fraternity.

— Liga ARCO Mexicana del PacíficoAcknowledging Venezuela's resilience and offering fraternal support.

From Mexico, the Liga ARCO Mexicana del Pacífico acknowledged Venezuela's history of facing difficult times with determination and unity. "From Mexico, we accompany this moment with respect and fraternity," the league conveyed. The Roberto Clemente Professional Baseball League in Puerto Rico expressed its thoughts and prayers for the Venezuelan families and the nation during this challenging period. The messages of support come as Venezuelan officials report a rising death toll from the earthquakes, with over 200 people still trapped under debris.

We accompany Venezuelan families and the Venezuelan people in thought and prayer during this difficult time.

— Liga de Béisbol Profesional Roberto ClementeExpressing sympathy and spiritual support to Venezuela.
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Originally published by El Nacional in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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