Venezuelan players in Mexico lament the impact of the earthquakes

Venezuelan athletes playing abroad have voiced their support for their homeland amidst the crisis caused by two powerful earthquakes that struck the country on June 24, 2026. The tremors registered magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, leaving a trail of destruction and loss of life.

In Mexico's baseball league, Venezuelan players were among the many athletes who did not hide their grief over the events. The Pericos de Puebla organization shared a series of photos featuring Venezuelan players on the team, accompanied by the message "they played with their hearts at home." These images prominently displayed the Venezuelan flag, with fans carrying the national colors and one player's shoes adorned with the yellow, blue, and red of the Venezuelan flag.

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They played with their hearts at home.

Among the Venezuelan players mentioned in the Pericos de Puebla organization are David Rodríguez, Luis Castro, Herlis Rodríguez, Moisés Gómez, Liarvis Breto, and José Martínez. The sentiment was similar with the Guerreros de Oaxaca team, which shared a photo of Juniel Querecuto. Querecuto wrote "together we are +" and "Venezuela 24/06/26" on his eye black during a game, a gesture of solidarity with his country.

The official figures released by Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, on the evening of June 27, 2026, indicated that the death toll from the earthquakes had risen to 2,595, with 12,400 people injured. The baseball players' tributes underscore the deep connection they maintain with their country, even while competing internationally, and their shared sorrow over the devastating impact of the earthquakes.

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We are with you, Venezuela.