New Venezuelan association in Cartagena launches to support residents and earthquake victims

The Association of Venezuelans in the Cartagena area of the Region of Murcia has announced that it has begun the process of “uniting, representing and supporting” Venezuelan citizens living in this town and other municipalities, following the devastating earthquakes in June 2026 in the South American country.

Formal establishment following the devastating June earthquakes

The association’s spokesperson, Elba Jiménez, who was interviewed by Spanish media outlet Cadena SER, stated that more than 620 Venezuelans live in Cartagena, with the figure exceeding 1,000 in the Region of Murcia. According to Jiménez, the organisation formed after June 24, when the earthquakes devastated the country and a group of people came together to try to channel aid to Venezuela.

Afterwards, with the help of local government representatives and other community organisations, the association was able to establish itself formally.

Overcoming obstacles to deliver humanitarian aid

The main mission of the association is “to be able to provide information, support and integration” to the residents of Cartagena, as well as actively help Venezuelans with a humanitarian aid channel to the Latin American country.

Jiménez stated that the association will host an assembly in September to establish a plan to deliver humanitarian aid to the country. However, donating aid to Venezuela is complicated by difficulties with customs. While there are currently people interested in donating vital supplies including medicine, food, and water, there is not yet an organised system in place to get the supplies to Venezuela.

Supporting local integration and providing guidance for Venezuelan neighbours

The Association of Venezuelans in Cartagena is currently exploring the possibility of collaborating with another non-profit organisation, Caritas Spain, to establish contact with Caritas Venezuela and find a way to deliver the aid.  

In addition to this effort, the organisation also aims to facilitate the integration of Venezuelans in Cartagena, and offer them important information regarding employment, regularisation, studies, and other legal and social processes.

How to donate and support earthquake victims

This association is not the only one in Murcia dedicated to standing in solidarity with Venezuelans, however. Bomberos por Bomberos, another non-profit based in Murcia, delivered vital water treatment plants to the country in order to provide the vulnerable populations with clean drinking water.

For those who want to get involved, the best way is to make a direct donation to the Spanish Red Cross, which has established a direct channel of donation for victims of the earthquakes in Venezuela, or by donating money, food, or vital supplies to a local non-profit organisation.