NBC Boston highlighted the response of the Venezuelan community in Massachusetts following the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela and the efforts made from Boston to support those seeking information about family members and friends in the affected areas.
The report reflects the concern experienced by many Venezuelan families amid communication difficulties and uncertainty about the condition of their loved ones. In this context, members of the community quickly began organizing to share information, locate people, and coordinate support resources.
In the report, Carlina Velasquez, President of the Venezuelan Association of Massachusetts (VAM), describes the anguish experienced by those who have been unable to contact their relatives due to power outages and communication disruptions. NBC Boston also highlights how VAM has used its platforms and social media channels to share information about the different ways the community can help.
NBC Boston’s coverage underscores the solidarity and organizational strength of the Venezuelan community in Massachusetts in response to an emergency that has deeply affected families and entire communities in Venezuela.
For VAM, supporting our community during moments like this is part of our commitment to inform, connect, and mobilize resources for those who need them most.
We thank NBC Boston for bringing visibility to the situation in Venezuela and for highlighting the efforts of our community to respond to this emergency.
Source: NBC Boston
Published: June 26, 2026
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