Venezuela quake relief gets visits from Franklin Graham, Rick Scott

A double earthquake struck northern Venezuela on 24 June 2026, with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5. Authorities reported a death toll of 5,546 and more than 16,700 injured.

Franklin Graham, president of Samaritan's Purse and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, travelled to the affected areas. He said the disaster has faded from international headlines while families continue to suffer, and he urged ongoing support and prayers for the victims.

U.S. Senator Rick Scott toured the Global Empowerment Mission facility in Miami, praising its logistics and distribution of aid to Venezuelan families. He discussed coordination with U.S. officials, including the president and the secretary of state, to ensure assistance reaches those in need.