26/06/2026 21:39 - Actualidad
The pain from the earthquakes that devastated Venezuela on June 24, 2026 has transcended borders. What began as a national emergency has become a continental solidarity crusade. Entertainment figures such as Shakira, Ricky Martin, J Balvin and Carlos Baute have joined a unified clamor asking for help for the hundreds of thousands affected.
Argentine singer Lali Espósito was one of the first to spread vital information, sharing contacts from the Argentine Red Cross to help families restore contact with their loved ones in the disaster zone. She was joined by colleagues Tini Stoessel, Emilia Mernes and María Becerra, who shared messages of shock and solidarity, amplifying the cry for help coming from La Guaira state and Caracas.
According to official data confirmed as of June 26, 2026, the toll is heartbreaking: 589 people died and nearly 3,000 were injured. The number of missing persons is around 50,000, according to unofficial reports.
The phenomenon, classified by seismologists as a 'seismic doublet' (two major earthquakes occurring in rapid succession), consisted of two quakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 that struck with only 39 seconds between them. The epicenter was near San Felipe, in Yaracuy state, located in north-central Venezuela. The energy released was comparable to 260 nuclear bombs.
The artists urge the public to channel aid through official organizations such as the Red Cross and to avoid spreading fake news that could hinder rescue efforts. Food, medicine and urgent medical assistance are needed.
Source: Infobae / Verified context.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
