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Laredo family continues Venezuela earthquake donation drive
By Marissa Rodríguez Limón, Alex Cano at KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News
· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A Laredo family of Venezuelan descent is continuing to collect donations for earthquake victims in Venezuela, six days after launching the effort in the wake of a series of earthquakes that devastated the country.The Rivas family, along with other Laredo volunteers, has alre...
Key takeaway Dylan Rivas, who is organizing the donation collection, said 150 boxes have already been sent by plane and received in Venezuela.
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Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News ·
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