Colombia and Portugal observe moment of silence for Venezuela earthquake victims

The recent earthquake in Venezuela has prompted a global outpouring of solidarity, with the world uniting to support the South American nation.

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The two strong earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 that shook northern Venezuela left behind collapsed buildings and thousands of people trapped under the rubble.

During a World Cup 2026 qualifier match in Miami, the national teams of Colombia and Portugal paused for a moment of silence to pay tribute to the earthquake's victims. The devastating tremors, registering 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude, struck northern Venezuela, leaving a trail of destruction. Buildings collapsed, trapping thousands under rubble, and critical infrastructure, including hospitals, suffered extensive damage.

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The damage to homes, hospitals, and infrastructure left images that move the entire world.

Official figures from Venezuelan authorities report 1,430 fatalities, over 3,200 injured, and thousands more missing or displaced. The images of devastation have deeply affected people worldwide.

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So far, the official report from Venezuelan authorities presents one thousand 430 people deceased, more than 3 thousand 200 injured, and thousands more missing and displaced.

Players such as James Rodríguez and Cristiano Ronaldo, among others, showed their respect by observing the minute of silence. The tribute extended to the stands, where thousands of Colombian and Portuguese fans demonstrated that solidarity transcends national affiliations during such tragedies.

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Figures like James Rodríguez and Cristiano Ronaldo, among others, showed their respect and remained silent for a minute, and the tribute was repeated in the stands, with thousands of Colombians and Portuguese demonstrating that there are no flags or colors that divide us when we have to show solidarity in the face of a tragedy of this nature.