Don Omar sends message of solidarity amid double earthquake tragedy
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Puerto Rican singer Don Omar expressed solidarity with Venezuela following a recent double earthquake.
- He sent a video message offering prayers for the Venezuelan people and wishing them a speedy recovery.
- Don Omar stated he feels the tragedy deeply and reiterated his long-standing affection for Venezuela and its citizens.
Puerto Rican artist Don Omar has conveyed a message of solidarity to the Venezuelan people as they navigate a severe tragedy caused by two earthquakes on May 24. The singer shared a video on social media, assuring Venezuelans that they are in his prayers, as well as in the prayers of his compatriots in Puerto Rico and Venezuelans residing in the United States.
This message is for my brothers in Venezuela, from your brother Don Omar in Puerto Rico. During this time when your country is suffering the blows of these earthquakes, I want you to know that you are in my prayers, in the prayers of my brothers in my country, and in the prayers of your brothers in the United States.
"This message is for my brothers in Venezuela, from your brother Don Omar in Puerto Rico. During this time when your country is suffering the blows of these earthquakes, I want you to know that you are in my prayers, in the prayers of my brothers in my country, and in the prayers of your brothers in the United States," the artist stated. He extended wishes for a "speedy recovery" for the nation and invoked blessings for all those affected by the tremors.
We wish you a speedy recovery, we wish that God's blessing be upon all of you. We will see each other soon, may God bless you.
Don Omar further expressed his personal pain over the tragedy unfolding in Venezuela. He reaffirmed the deep affection he has long held for the country and its people. "Here is a brother who, from afar, feels and suffers greatly with what is happening to you because I love you very much. Venezuela, I am with you, I was always one of yours and I will continue to be one of yours. Take good care, recover," he concluded.
Here is a brother who, from afar, feels and suffers greatly with what is happening to you because I love you very much. Venezuela, I am with you, I was always one of yours and I will continue to be one of yours. Take good care, recover.
Originally published by El Nacional in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.