Cuban influencer Claudia Artiles and her partner, content creator Ultrack (Jorge Batista), joined the wave of solidarity with Venezuela this Wednesday by posting a video on TikTok in which they showcase the items they donated for the victims of the earthquakes on June 24, 2026.
The couple made a purchase focused on the little ones: medicine, wet wipes, diapers, and thermometers. "On behalf of myself and Ultra, we decided to make a purchase for them, and we bought medicine, we bought wipes, we bought diapers, we bought thermometers for the children," Artiles explained in the video.
The influencer noted that her connection with the Venezuelan community was the main driving force behind her decision. "A large part of my community is Venezuelan; twenty-five percent of my supporters are Venezuelan, according to my statistics from both Instagram and TikTok. How could I not support them and feel like a part of you all since you are going through such a difficult process?" she stated.
As the mother of Marlon, a three-year-old boy with Down syndrome, Artiles acknowledged that the images of the affected children particularly impacted her. "You know that I am a mom, and it affects me a lot; every time I see a video with a child, the situation in Venezuela is very grave," she said.
The donations were delivered to the warehouse of Global Empowerment Mission (GEM), located at 1850 NW 84th Ave #100, Doral, FL 33126, which serves as the primary logistical center for humanitarian response from South Florida. The organization committed 35 million dollars in aid and works with local partners to send supplies directly to Caracas.
Artiles also took advantage of the video to guide those who wish to join in. He clarified that the center no longer accepts clothing, shoes, or water, as there is already enough of those items. "What is needed: flashlight, rope, tools, and medication," he specified, adding that diapers and baby wipes are also welcome.
The earthquakes that shook Venezuela on June 24 consisted of two consecutive tremors measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, with epicenters located in San Felipe (Yaracuy) and Yumare/Montalbán (Carabobo), just 39 seconds apart. By the end of this Wednesday, the toll had reached at least 1,943 dead and more than 10,000 injured, while the UN estimated up to 50,000 people missing under the rubble.
Material damages are estimated at 6.7 billion dollars, equivalent to 6% of Venezuela's GDP. NASA reported nearly 59,000 buildings destroyed or damaged, and over 6.76 million people were affected by the disaster.
Doral, the city where the donation point is located, has over 30% of its residents of Venezuelan origin, making it the epicenter of the solidarity response from the United States. The GEM center operated from June 26 and received donations until July 3.
Artiles concluded her message with direct words to the community that has supported her: "Thank you, Venezuela, for the support you have always given me, and here I am for you, supporting you as always."
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