Puerta del Sol pays tribute to Venezuela after the earthquakes

The gathering, organised by the Comunidad de Madrid, aims to channel public solidarity and also recognise the work of rescue teams, healthcare workers, and volunteers who continue to operate in the affected areas. Sol will once again serve as a meeting point for a cause that touches thousands of people in Madrid.

Before the tribute, president Isabel Díaz Ayuso will meet with Edmundo González Urrutia to discuss the situation in Venezuela and the emergency actions launched from Madrid. The meeting adds institutional weight to a day whose most visible moment will take place in the square.

The region has sent a Summa 112 medical team made up of two doctors, two nurses, and three emergency technicians. They are joined by six members of ERICAM, who have been deployed since Friday to reinforce assistance in the areas hardest hit by the earthquakes.

The tribute comes in a city where the Venezuelan community is part of daily life in many neighbourhoods. In shops, schools, restaurants, offices, and cultural spaces, the Venezuelan presence has grown in recent years and has forged strong ties with Madrid.

For this reason, the event in Sol will not just be a show of support from afar. For many families living here, the tragedy is followed with anxiety over the phone, waiting for news, calls, and messages from those who remain in Venezuela.

Puerta del Sol has already been the scene of major gatherings of the Venezuelan diaspora and solidarity events during international crises. Its location and symbolic significance make it a place where Madrid collectively expresses what is also happening inside many homes.

The day leaves a clear message for the city: solidarity is also part of urban life. This Tuesday, the centro de Madrid will not just be a place to pass through, shop, or travel; it will be a space to support a community that looks towards Venezuela from thousands of kilometres away, with pain and a need for support.