Colombian Footballers Díaz and Ríos Send Message of Solidarity to Venezuela After Earthquakes

Colombian national team stars Luis Díaz and Richard Ríos have conveyed messages of solidarity and support to Venezuela in the wake of devastating earthquakes that struck the South American nation. The powerful tremors, which occurred on Wednesday, have tragically claimed the lives of at least 1,430 people and left thousands more injured.

"Much strength to them. (I hope) they get through all of this, which will not be easy," said Luis Díaz, the Bayern Munich attacker, speaking in the mixed zone after Colombia's draw with Portugal in the FIFA World Cup 2026. His sentiments were echoed by his teammate, midfielder Richard Ríos.

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Much strength to them. (I hope) they get through all of this, which will not be easy.

Ríos expressed his condolences and called for unity, stating, "It's not something easy that they are going through; it's something beyond our control." He added, "We are with them, so they don't feel alone, on behalf of the national team."

The latest victim count was communicated by the president of the Venezuelan Parliament, Jorge Rodríguez. He reported 3,238 injured and 3,142 families displaced, with the majority affected in the state of La Guaira. This region, the most impacted by the earthquakes, has been declared a disaster zone and militarized by the government.

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It's not something easy that they are going through; it's something beyond our control. We are with them, so they don't feel alone, on behalf of the national team.