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Venezuela. Oikos concludes distribution of humanitarian aid

Observador13 September 2026 at 23:05

The Portuguese non-governmental organization Oikos successfully concluded its humanitarian aid distribution mission in Venezuela. The mission aimed to support Luso-Venezuelans affected by the violent earthquake that occurred in the country on June 24.

The tremor caused significant damage to the local population, including the Portuguese community residing in Venezuela. Faced with this emergency situation, Oikos mobilized resources to bring humanitarian assistance to those affected.

As part of this operation, the NGO managed to distribute more than three thousand humanitarian aid kits. These packages likely contained essential goods such as food, water, medicines, and basic necessities for the victims of the natural disaster.

The conclusion of this mission represents a significant effort by Portuguese civil society to support Luso-Venezuelan citizens in times of crisis, demonstrating the bonds of solidarity between Portugal and the Portuguese community in Venezuela.

Why this matters

The Luso-Venezuelan community affected by the June earthquake received material assistance through this humanitarian mission coordinated by a Portuguese organization. The success of this operation demonstrates the role of Portuguese NGOs in responding to disasters abroad and the solidarity of the Portuguese diaspora with their compatriots in Venezuela.

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