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NewsNBC 6 South Florida (WTVJ) – Local NewsJuly 1, 2026Miami-Dade

South Florida Aid Efforts Continue Following Venezuela Earthquakes

One week after deadly earthquakes in Venezuela, rescue operations continue to find survivors, while South Florida organizations and local officials coordinate ongoing humanitarian aid shipments. Despite logistical challenges and reports of resistance from the Venezuelan government, aid groups have successfully delivered 50 tons of supplies with more scheduled to depart.

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Why It Matters

South Florida residents are actively participating in international disaster relief efforts, with local organizations and federal representatives coordinating the delivery of 100 tons of aid to earthquake-affected regions in Venezuela.

Key Facts

  • Florida Task Force 1 has rescued five people, including a mother and toddler, in Venezuela.
  • The Global Empowerment Mission shipped 50 tons of aid to Venezuela on Monday.
  • A second 50-ton shipment of aid is scheduled to depart from South Florida this Saturday.
  • Carlos Gutierrez, 12, was rescued after being trapped under rubble for five days.
  • Some aid organizations have reported resistance from the Venezuelan government, including diverted flights.
  • U.S. Congressman Carlos Giménez stated the U.S. government is applying pressure to ensure aid delivery access.
  • An American citizen previously reported missing in the earthquake has been located.

Who's Mentioned

organizationGlobal Empowerment Mission“Doral-based organization coordinating aid shipments.”personCarlos Gutierrez“12-year-old survivor rescued after being trapped for five days.”personHernan“Individual rescued by El Salvador crews after 58 hours.”organizationFlorida Task Force 1“Miami-Dade Fire Rescue team conducting search and rescue operations.”personCarlos Giménez“U.S. Congressman visiting aid collection sites in Doral.”organizationU.S. Southern Command“Reported that Florida Task Force 1 rescued five people.”other12“Age of survivor Carlos Gutierrez.”