Bad Bunny has expressed his support for the people of Venezuela following the devastating earthquakes that claimed more than a thousand lives earlier this week.
During his concert at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Saturday (June 27), the Puerto Rican superstar paused the show to send a heartfelt message to those affected by the tragedy.
“To our brothers and sisters in Venezuela. All Latinos around the world are standing with you. We send you a lot of strength — you are a very strong country,” he said in Spanish.
On Thursday (June 24), Venezuela was rocked by two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude. As of Saturday, the death toll had climbed to 1,430, according to the Associated Press, while at least 68,900 people remained missing.
In the aftermath of the disaster, several Latin music stars took to social media to express their support and solidarity with the Venezuelan people.
“Venezuela. My heart is with all the people affected by this painful tragedy,” J. Balvin wrote. “May those who are still missing be found alive, may the injured recover soon, and may the country find strength and hope in the days ahead.”
Maluma also shared a heartfelt message, writing, “Today my heart is with every family in Venezuela that is living through moments of anguish and uncertainty. From afar, I want to send you all my strength, my affection, and my prayers. We are with you.”
Ricky Martin added, “My dear people of Caracas and all the Venezuelan people, today the world looks at you with concern, but also with immense affection. My thoughts are with every citizen, every rescuer, and every family that waits for a hug, a piece of news, or a miracle. May hope be stronger than pain, my people. All my solidarity and my love for you.”
Following the twin earthquakes, President Trump authorized the deployment of 80 search-and-rescue teams to assist relief efforts in Venezuela and approved $150 million in disaster aid. NBC also reported that an additional nine-figure relief package is expected to follow.
