Venezuelans in Panama raise funds for earthquake victims

Venezuelans living in Panama took to the streets on Tuesday to raise money for those affected by recent earthquakes in their homeland. The initiative, held on a main avenue in the capital, aims to provide essential supplies to families in need.

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We had the initiative to do this because the more days pass, the media coverage will decrease, people will get tired, and everyone will return to their daily lives.

"We had the initiative to do this because the more days pass, the media coverage will decrease, people will get tired, and everyone will return to their daily lives," said Alis Bolaños, one of the organizers, to EFE. She emphasized the ongoing need for aid, stating, "Venezuela needs help, today, tomorrow, and even more for the future, because it is not a country that can rise from scratch; it is a country that is already at zero and is now in ruins."

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Venezuela needs help, today, tomorrow, and even more for the future, because it is not a country that can rise from scratch; it is a country that is already at zero and is now in ruins.

Funds raised will be used to purchase necessary items for Venezuela and to assist families who have lost everything. Organizers plan to expand their efforts with raffles and other solidarity activities to gather maximum assistance. This comes after a significant collection of 100 tons of humanitarian aid, including bottled water, medicine, clothing, and blankets, was gathered in Panama for Venezuela. Authorities and volunteers worked to package the donations, with some already being sent by air.

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Where are our children? Where are our animals? Where are all those homeless families? And that is why we took the initiative to ask for money at the traffic lights... You, touch your heart and help us, support us so that Venezuela moves forward.