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Doral, Florida, residents collect aid for Venezuela after devastating earthquakes

Residents of Doral, Florida, are coming together to support Venezuela after catastrophic earthquakes have resulted in many people being unaccounted for. With more than 40% of Doral's population hailing from Venezuela, the community is gathering essential supplies, showcasing their deep solidarity and ties to their homeland.

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Jun 26, 2026 · 1 min read · 6 views
Doral, Florida, residents collect aid for Venezuela after devastating earthquakes

Key Takeaways

  • •Doral, Florida, has over 40% of its population comprised of Venezuelan residents, making it a hub for community support efforts.
  • •Simón Peña stated, 'I want to help as much as possible and do whatever little we can from here.'
  • •The earthquakes hit Venezuela, a country already facing severe economic challenges since Nicolás Maduro's leadership began in 2013.
  • •Many Doral residents fled Venezuela due to turmoil under both Nicolás Maduro and Hugo Chávez's regimes.
  • •The Doral community is actively collecting essential supplies, including drinking water, to send back to Venezuela.

After devastating earthquakes hit Venezuela,community in Doral, Florida,mobilized fast to send aid. Doral,home to largest group of Venezuelans in U.S.—over 40% of population—saw residents rally to support homeland.

Wednesday,members of Venezuelan diaspora collected essentials like drinking water. Simón Peña,a local resident,said,“I want to help as much as possible and do whatever little we can from here.” His words echo the anxiety of many with family unaccounted for after quakes.

Quakes hit a nation already struggling with economic and social chaos. Many in Doral fled Venezuela during turmoil under Nicolás Maduro since 2013. Others left during Hugo Chávez era.

As events unfold,Doral community stays committed to sending aid home. Strong solidarity among those who've left but still feel a deep connection. The resilience of Venezuelan diaspora is clear…but how long can they keep this up?

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