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How to help those impacted by the Venezuela earthquakes as death toll climbs
By Gabriela Aoun Angueira and The Associated Press at KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
Two powerful, back-to-back earthquakes shook Venezuela Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings, killing hundreds and leaving thousands more missing across the northern part of the country.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso 's strong ties to the Latin American community make the devastating news from Venezuela particularly resonant here. Many El Paso residents have family or friends affected by the earthquakes, and local organizations are likely to play a key role in relief efforts. As the city's community comes together to support those impacted, local charities and churches may serve as collection points for donations or organize fundraising campaigns. El Paso's experience with responding to natural disasters, such as the 2019 floods, could also inform local efforts to provide aid to Venezuela. The city's proximity to the border and its history of providing humanitarian assistance to neighboring countries position El Paso as a potential hub for relief supplies and volunteers. As the situation in Venezuela continues to unfold, El Pasoans can expect to see local initiatives emerge to support the relief efforts and provide assistance to those affected by the earthquakes.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Two powerful, back-to-back earthquakes shook Venezuela Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings, killing hundreds and leaving thousands more missing across the northern part of the country.
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