El Planeta highlighted the mobilization of the Venezuelan and Latino communities in Massachusetts to support Venezuela following the June 24 earthquakes, as well as the role of the Venezuelan Association of Massachusetts (VAM) in organizing an emergency response.
The article describes how VAM, Casa de Venezuela, and local community leaders came together in Boston to launch a campaign to raise funds and channel assistance through trusted organizations working directly in the affected areas. The initiative emerged amid growing concern among Venezuelan families in Massachusetts who were struggling to contact loved ones and learn about their situation following the earthquakes.
In the article, Carlina Velásquez, a member of VAM’s Board of Directors, discusses the urgent need to support hospitals and relief efforts in Venezuela. Ciro Valiente, a VAM director, also emphasized the organization’s commitment to supporting families facing the anguish of being unable to reach their loved ones.
The response extended beyond the Venezuelan community. Volunteers and organizations from different Latin American communities joined relief collection efforts across Massachusetts. El Planeta reported that more than 50 volunteers participated in East Boston and more than 60 in Somerville, where approximately ten tons of supplies were collected for Venezuela.
El Planeta’s coverage reflects the strong sense of organization, solidarity, and collaboration demonstrated by the Venezuelan and Latino communities in Massachusetts in response to a major humanitarian emergency.
For VAM, this mobilization represents our commitment to connecting the community, building partnerships, and channeling assistance to those who need it most during times of emergency.
We thank El Planeta for bringing visibility to these efforts and for highlighting the solidarity of the Venezuelan and Latino communities in Massachusetts with families affected in Venezuela.
Source: El Planeta
Published: June 29, 2026
Read the original article →https://elplaneta.com/2026/06/29/locales/la-comunidad-venezolana-y-latina-en-boston-se-une-para-ayudar-a-venezuela-tras-los-dos-terremotos/
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