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NewsNBC 6 South FloridaJuly 1, 2026Miami-Dade

South Florida Aid Efforts Continue Following Venezuela Earthquakes

One week after deadly earthquakes in Venezuela, rescue operations continue to find survivors, including a 12-year-old boy. South Florida organizations are actively collecting and shipping aid, with U.S. officials working to ensure these supplies reach those in need despite reported resistance from the Venezuelan government.

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Why It Matters

South Florida residents are actively participating in a large-scale humanitarian relief effort, with 100 tons of aid being transported to Venezuela to support earthquake recovery.

Key Facts

  • Florida Task Force 1 has rescued five people in Venezuela, including a mother and her toddler.
  • 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, a 12-year-old, 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. officials are applying pressure to ensure aid shipments are not blocked from landing.
  • An American citizen reported missing following the earthquake has been located.

Who's Mentioned

locationSouth Florida“Region where aid is being collected and organized.”organizationGlobal Empowerment Mission“Doral-based organization coordinating aid shipments.”personCarlos Gutierrez“12-year-old survivor rescued after being trapped for five days.”locationVenezuela“Site of the earthquakes and destination for aid.”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.”