An emotional event at Puerta del Sol brought together 200 people to pay tribute to the Venezuelan people after the recent earthquakes. Edmundo González, the elected president, and Isabel Díaz Ayuso were present.
Puerta del Sol in Madrid became a symbol of solidarity last Wednesday, when around 200 people gathered to pay tribute to the Venezuelan people affected by the devastating earthquakes that occurred on 24 June. The event, marked by a charged atmosphere of emotion, featured the presence of Venezuela's elected president, Edmundo González, who was received with cheers and applause from the attendees. The president of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, also participated in the event, showing her support for the Venezuelan diaspora and the volunteers who have tirelessly worked to help the victims in their country.
Under persistent rain, González and Ayuso greeted the crowd gathered in the heart of the Spanish capital. This gathering served not only as a tribute to the victims of the natural disaster but also as a meeting point for Venezuelans residing in Madrid and members of the rapid intervention team Ericam, who recently returned from Venezuela after carrying out humanitarian work.
Attendees expressed their gratitude towards these rescuers who arrived accompanied by their trained dogs. Carlos Manuel Moreno Terán, one of the participants in the tribute and a resident of Madrid, highlighted: "We are welcoming our elected president Edmundo and thanking President Ayuso. This is a tribute for them." Moreno emphasized that the collection centres have been working tirelessly for over ten days to send essential supplies to Venezuela.
During the event, Ayuso announced a significant donation: one million euros allocated for humanitarian aid to Venezuela. This gesture was well received by those present and reflects the regional government's commitment to the humanitarian crisis facing the Caribbean country.
Dani Terán, another attendee at the event, expressed how important Edmundo González is to him and his compatriots: "He gives us that fatherly embrace and warmth that we need so much at this time," referring to the emotional support his leadership represents in the face of adversity. Terán also mentioned the difficulties faced by María Corina Machado in trying to return to Venezuela after the elections.
The event culminated in an emotional musical performance inside the presidential building where the Carlos Cruz Díez Symphony Orchestra, composed of Venezuelan musicians under the direction of Manuel Jurado, performed. Although initially scheduled to play outdoors, the inclement weather forced a change of venue. The orchestra played iconic songs such as Venezuela, popularly known thanks to artist Luis Silva. The moment was so moving that González appeared visibly emotional during the performance.
The day served not only as a reminder of the suffering caused by the earthquakes in Venezuela but also as a celebration of the resilient spirit of the Venezuelan people. Organisers hope to continue these solidarity initiatives while working from Spain to support those affected by this natural tragedy.
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