Most Venezuelan city in the US rallies to help after quakes
Summary
People from Venezuela living in Doral, Florida, have organized to send help to Venezuela after two earthquakes hit the country. Many Venezuelans in Doral fled their home country due to economic problems and insecurity.Key Facts
- Doral, Florida has the largest number of Venezuelan residents in the US, with over 40% of its population being of Venezuelan origin.
- Two earthquakes occurred in Venezuela on a recent Wednesday.
- The Venezuelan community in Doral is collecting aid to send to Venezuela.
- Simón Peña, a member of the community, donated drinking water while hoping to hear news about missing family members.
- Many Venezuelans left their country after President Nicolás Maduro took office in 2013, following years under former President Hugo Chávez.
- The aid effort is driven by people wanting to support those affected from outside Venezuela.
- The video report was produced by Jose Rodero and Ayelén Oliva for BBC Mundo.
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