Queen Sofia of Spain made a donation through her foundation, the Queen Sofia Foundation, of 20,000 euros for humanitarian assistance to earthquake victims in Venezuela. In addition, Felipe VI's mother will also send medicines and materials needed to face the emergence of the situation.
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26/06/2026
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A spanish royal house has been in solidarity with the victims of the two earthquakes of Venezuela that took place last Wednesday, June 24.
First it was Letizia who made touching statements about this tragedy, saying that the country has already offered help. Queen Sofia was also not indifferent and through her foundation, the Queen Sofia Foundation has already mobilized aid to the country through the Red Cross.
20,000 euros were donated for humanitarian assistance to victims and the institution also revealed that they are making efforts to send medicines and materials needed to cope with the emergence of the situation, reveal the magazine Hola!.
Thus, Felipe VI's mother again demonstrates the spirit of solidarity that characterizes her.
Letizia solidarity with earthquake victims in Venezuela: “We offer help”
Letizia attended on the morning of Thursday, June 25, at the Ortega-Marañón Foundation, where she spoke to journalists about this catastrophe, showing dismay and concern.
“ The king is traveling to Mexico at the moment and, of course, both he and the other citizens of the country are concerned and are following the information and news about the two earthquakes that hit several parts of Venezuela. These events resulted in fatalities, a number that should increase, and widespread destruction caused by tragedy ", said Letizia.
“ Spain has already offered assistance, and we await the details of the operation so that we can collaborate in the coming weeks. These weeks will represent a great challenge for rescue efforts as it is critical hours in the search for survivors, and subsequent reconstruction will also be a big task,” Felipe VI’s wife added.
The number of deaths after earthquakes of 7.2 and 7.5 continues to increase. The last balance, made on Thursday night, realized that there were at least 235 fatalities. The latest data indicates that there are more than 4,300 wounded at a time when search operations are still ongoing.
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