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Journalists receive vital power banks after Venezuela earthquake

From El Nacional · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • The National College of Journalists (CNP Caracas) and Venezuelan Press distributed 30 portable power banks to journalists covering seismic emergency.
  • The donation aims to ensure timely and accurate information dissemination during critical national emergencies.
  • A second phase, "Supplies to Keep Going," will expand aid to other states and support journalists and their families affected by the recent earthquake.

In a crucial display of solidarity, the National College of Journalists (CNP Caracas) and Venezuelan Press have successfully completed the first phase of their campaign, "Venezuelan Press SOS Venezuela: Energy to Inform." This initiative provided 30 portable power banks to journalists and media workers on the front lines of covering the national emergency triggered by the June 24, 2026 earthquake.

The distribution targeted journalists in Caracas and La Guaira state, areas heavily impacted by the seismic event. This donation is part of a larger effort to provide 64 power banks, coordinated by Venezuelan Press with its partners and allies. The campaign also involved the regional sections of Miranda and La Guaira states, fostering a unified professional front to support communicators during the contingency.

Edgar Cárdenas, general secretary of CNP Caracas, highlighted the strategic importance of these tools for field reporting. "Having energy autonomy in the field is not just logistical support; it ensures citizens receive truthful and timely information in critical moments of national emergency, despite adversities," he stated, expressing deep gratitude to Venezuelan Press for their support.

Having energy autonomy in the field is not just logistical support; it ensures citizens receive truthful and timely information in critical moments of national emergency, despite adversities.

— Edgar CárdenasGeneral secretary of CNP Caracas, explaining the importance of the power banks for journalists.

Carleth Morales, president of Venezuelan Press, reaffirmed the diaspora's commitment to journalism and the fundamental right to information in Venezuela. "Solidarity transcends borders. When we support a journalist, we also protect everyone's right to be informed," Morales said, pledging continued efforts to bridge gaps and unite forces for colleagues in Venezuela.

The second phase, themed "Supplies to Keep Going," will broaden its scope to include CNP sections in Aragua and Carabobo states, in addition to Caracas, Miranda, and La Guaira. This expansion aims to channel humanitarian aid to media professionals and their families in the most affected areas, reinforcing the organizations' joint commitment to the well-being of press workers and the conditions necessary for journalistic practice.

Solidarity transcends borders. When we support a journalist, we also protect everyone's right to be informed.

— Carleth MoralesPresident of Venezuelan Press, reaffirming the diaspora's commitment to supporting journalists.
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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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