Catherine Fulop expressed her distress over the earthquakes in Venezuela and demanded that humanitarian aid routes be urgently opened. The actress and model stated that the country needs resources to face the emergency.
During an interview on TN, she confirmed that her family is in Venezuela, although she clarified that everyone is safe. Additionally, she called for support for rescue and reconstruction efforts.
Catherine Fulop expressed her anguish over the earthquakes in Venezuela
What Catherine Fulop said about the earthquakes in Venezuela
Catherine Fulop was moved by the consequences of the earthquakes in Venezuela, which left hundreds of victims and severe material damage.
"Venezuela needs money to buy materials", she expressed. The actress mentioned that her relatives remain in the country and were not affected by the quakes.
"Fortunately, they are all fine, but on the other hand, one cannot help but feel a heavy heart and immense sadness for what is happening", she stated.
The request to enable humanitarian aid
Fulop demanded that the Government enable the necessary routes to expedite the arrival of international assistance.
As she explained, there are construction companies willing to provide machinery, but they need the corresponding authorizations to operate.
The request to enable humanitarian aid
She also requested that the entry of specialists in this type of emergency from countries like Chile, Israel, and the United States be allowed.
"Help is arriving with a lot of delay. We are behind. We are seeing that the help that is needed is not arriving", she affirmed.
Furthermore, she pointed out that permits are required to mobilize heavy machinery and that Civil Defense is working with limited resources.
Fulop demanded that the Government enable the necessary channels to expedite the arrival of assistance
Why Catherine Fulop asked for donations for Venezuela
The actress also requested support for organizations that gather funds for the emergency.
She explained that, in addition to medications, the country needs resources to acquire materials for rescue efforts.
Why Catherine Fulop asked for donations for Venezuela
"We need money to come into the country to buy everything that Civil Defense needs to be able to get people out of the rubble", she concluded.
How many victims the earthquakes left in Venezuela
According to the information released, two earthquakes over 7 degrees on the Richter scale shook Venezuela with less than a minute apart.
The reported toll is 188 dead, 1,520 injured, 157 missing, and numerous collapses and destruction.
