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South Florida man calls mom's survival a 'miracle' as Venezuela quake survivors need urgent help
By Kayla McDermott at WPTV
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
A South Florida food truck owner says his mother's survival after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela is "absolutely a miracle" and is pleading for urgent international help.
Why this matters in The Palm Beach
The plight of Venezuelan earthquake survivors, including the mother of a South Florida food truck owner, resonates deeply in Palm Beach County, where a significant Venezuelan expatriate community resides. Many residents in cities like West Palm Beach and Boca Raton have strong ties to Venezuela, with family members and friends affected by the devastating earthquakes. The urgent need for international aid in Venezuela is likely to prompt local fundraising efforts and charity drives, particularly in communities with strong Venezuelan roots. As the situation in Venezuela continues to unfold, Palm Beach County residents can expect to see local organizations and community groups mobilizing to provide support and assistance to those affected by the earthquakes. The county's experience with responding to Atlantic hurricanes and flooding may also inform local efforts to provide aid to Venezuelan earthquake survivors.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: WPTV ·
Reading time: 1 min
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