Washington Venezuelans launch relief drive after devastating earthquakes

As first responders continue searching for people trapped beneath rubble in Venezuela following two powerful earthquakes, people in Western Washington are stepping up to help survivors. The earthquake has killed nearly a thousand, with thousands more injured and missing.

For Kirkland resident Elimar Ugueto, the tragedy is deeply personal.

“I’m Venezuelan,” Ugueto said. “I travel frequently to Venezuela. Actually, I’m going in 10 days.”…

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