For these Venezuelans living in the US, June’s earthquakes still reverberate across daily life
Summary
Venezuela experienced two powerful earthquakes on June 24, 2026, that killed over 6,500 people and caused widespread damage. Many Venezuelans living in the United States are coping with the loss of family members and are helping with recovery efforts while facing challenges related to U.S. immigration policies.Key Facts
- The earthquakes hit north-central Venezuela on June 24, 2026.
- More than 6,500 people died, and thousands of buildings were damaged.
- Over one million Venezuelans live in the U.S., and their community grew to 1.2 million from 2019 to 2024.
- Venezuelans in the U.S. are dealing with grief and survivor’s guilt after losing loved ones.
- Some Venezuelans are organizing aid and sending supplies to support earthquake victims back home.
- The U.S. government, under President Donald Trump, is reducing immigration pathways for Venezuelans.
- Programs allowing over 700,000 Venezuelans to live and work legally in the U.S. are ending.
- The political situation in both Venezuela and the U.S. affects the lives of Venezuelan immigrants.
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