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Venezuelan-Americans Ship Earthquake Aid After June 24 Quakes

9/9/2026

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Venezuelan diaspora in the United States raised funds and shipped aid after the June 24 earthquakes in Venezuela.
The June 24 quakes killed over 6,500 people, left thousands missing, and damaged many buildings.
President Donald Trump’s administration is ending programs that allow over 700,000 Venezuelans to live and work legally.
Austin ER nurse Dariela Merchan used TikTok to ship 200 scrubs and $1,200 supplies to La Guaira.

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Story summary

Venezuelan diaspora in the United States raised funds and shipped aid after the June 24 earthquakes in Venezuela.
The June 24 quakes killed over 6,500 people, left thousands missing, and damaged many buildings.
President Donald Trump’s administration is ending programs that allow over 700,000 Venezuelans to live and work legally.
Austin ER nurse Dariela Merchan used TikTok to ship 200 scrubs and $1,200 supplies to La Guaira.