Andorra's Venezuelan Association Launches Aid Drive for Earthquake Victims

The Association of Venezuelan Residents and Supporters in the Principality of Andorra (AREVPA) has activated a fundraising campaign to deliver financial aid and essential goods directly to earthquake victims in Venezuela, amid concerns over mafia interference and distrust of the national government.

Organisers held a meeting on Sunday afternoon to evaluate the crisis and set up reliable channels, focusing on transfers to trusted contacts in the hardest-hit coastal regions. The effort divides into two phases: an ongoing financial drive using the association's bank account (AD6600031101124413010101), followed by collections of basic necessities like medical supplies, first-aid items and hygiene products. Requests for official collection points were formalised with Andorran authorities on Monday, with approvals anticipated within 48 hours.

The first collection site opened Monday at Farmàcia Guitart on Carrer Prat de la Creu, in front of the Prada Casadet complex. Staff there can advise on priority sanitary products, which donors may purchase elsewhere before dropping off.

The campaign responds to the tragedy's local impact, including the confirmed deaths of relatives of a long-term Sant Julià de Lòria resident. AREVPA sources identified five victims—a couple, with the husband her first cousin, and their three children—prompting shock in the Venezuelan community and among neighbours who know the woman. The Sant Julià parish plans a memorial mass in coming days for these individuals and all victims, as confirmed by association president William Reinaldo Márquez. He noted the group has offered condolences and warned that "the tragedy will be long," with aid expected to arrive in weeks. Initial reports of two deaths appear superseded by further verification.

Official tallies now list over 1,450 deaths and 1,350 injuries from the quakes. For details, contact +376630273.