Machado calls for organized aid via social media for earthquake victims
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Opposition leader María Corina Machado urged Venezuelans to organize aid efforts via social media for earthquake victims.
- She offered her party's platforms to help locate missing persons and channel assistance requests.
- The call comes as search efforts continue for survivors in collapsed buildings, with official figures reporting 188 deaths and 1,520 injuries.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has called on citizens to mobilize through social media to support those affected by recent earthquakes. Machado, a prominent figure in the opposition, made her platforms available to help locate missing individuals and direct aid to those in need.
Venezuela needs us all.
In a message shared on social media, Machado urged Venezuelans both inside and outside the country to engage in an "organized and efficient" response to the emergency. She stated that the nation has been "hit in the soul" by the tremors, which have resulted in at least 188 fatalities and 1,520 injuries. "Venezuela needs us all," she affirmed, highlighting the "infinite generosity" of the Venezuelan diaspora.
hit in the soul
The opposition leader emphasized the need to coordinate efforts for delivering supplies, ensuring their safe and efficient distribution, and providing support to victims. Her party, Vente Venezuela (VV), will offer its networks to assist in finding loved ones and channeling urgent aid requests. Machado expressed confidence in the Venezuelan people's ability to unite in the face of adversity, reminding them, "Above all, let's remember that we are not alone, we have each other."
infinite generosity
The appeal was made as rescue operations continued in Caracas and other affected areas. Meanwhile, official figures from the National Assembly, led by government supporter Jorge Rodríguez, reported 346 affected structures, 2,927 displaced families, 157 missing persons, and 200 people trapped. Eight hospitals sustained damage, with some requiring evacuation.
Above all, let's remember that we are not alone, we have each other.
Originally published by El Nacional in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.