‘I have several friends that are still missing’: Milwaukee man waits for word after deadly Venezuela earthquakes

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — The death toll continues to climb after two powerful earthquakes rocked Venezuela this week, leaving hundreds dead and thousands more missing.

For one Milwaukee man, the disaster is deeply personal as he waits for news from family and friends still in the country.

Francisco Mohamed, owner of Arepanitas in Milwaukee, left Venezuela 11 years ago. But his parents, relatives and many friends still live there, and he says he is now watching the devastation unfold from afar.

Mohamed said, “I have several friends that are still missing. One of my childhood friends is dead.”…

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