Puerto Rican star Bad Bunny sent 42,000 pounds of humanitarian supplies to Venezuela after twin earthquakes on June 24. Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez publicly thanked him after the aid arrived on July 3. The 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes centered in Yaracuy state killed more than 2,590 people and left tens of thousands missing, while the UN estimates roughly $37 billion in direct damage. International rescue teams, including U.S. units, and contributions from other artists have joined recovery efforts.
Bad Bunny Sends 42,000 Pounds of Humanitarian Aid to Venezuela After Devastating Quakes
Bad Bunny accepts the Album of the Year award for "DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS" onstage during the 68th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny has shipped 42,000 pounds of humanitarian supplies to Venezuela as the country continues rescue and recovery operations after the deadliest earthquakes to strike it in more than a century.
Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, publicly acknowledged the donation during a press conference, thanking international artists who contributed. “I would like to thank the international artists, including Bad Bunny, who also sent humanitarian aid,” Rodríguez said. Reports indicate the shipment arrived on July 3.
How the gesture unfolded
The shipment followed a moment at Bad Bunny’s June 28 concert in London, where he paused his DEBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS World Tour stop at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to address Venezuelans in the crowd directly. “No matter where I am in the world, there’s always one flag I see very often, and that’s Venezuela’s,” he told attendees. “All of us Latinos around the world stand in solidarity with you. We send you a big hug and lots of strength. You are a very brave and strong nation, and I know you will be able to overcome this.”
The earthquakes
On June 24, back-to-back tremors struck Yaracuy state: a 7.2 magnitude quake near San Felipe at 6:04 p.m. local time, followed 39 seconds later by a 7.5 magnitude shock near Yumare. These were the strongest quakes to hit Venezuela since 1900. Official reports place the death toll at more than 2,590, with tens of thousands still missing; the USGS at one point estimated the final toll could exceed 10,000.
Infrastructure damage has been severe: more than 855 buildings were reported damaged and 189 collapsed entirely. The United Nations estimated direct physical losses at about $37 billion, roughly 6% of Venezuela’s GDP.
International response
Rescue and relief efforts expanded rapidly. The United States deployed search-and-rescue teams from Fairfax County, Virginia, and Los Angeles County, and President Donald Trump pledged $150 million in humanitarian assistance. In total, teams from 24 countries joined recovery operations on the ground.
Bad Bunny’s shipment joins a broader wave of support from Latin artists: for example, Nicky Jam reportedly flew personal supplies into Venezuela on a private plane. Media outlets have also highlighted that Bad Bunny—the first Latin artist reported to surpass $1 billion in career touring revenue—has used his platform for relief efforts and political commentary.
Why it matters
High-profile donations like Bad Bunny’s can speed delivery of emergency supplies, draw international attention to humanitarian needs, and encourage further support from governments, NGOs and other artists during large-scale disasters.
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