Pedro Romero

“Twenty-five years on from that moment, most Venezuelans are poorer and in need. Even those who want to help have little they can give,”

Pedro Romero · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-01

Romero compared current conditions to the 1999 landslides, noting Venezuelans are now poorer.

“It has been overwhelming. The needs are far greater than what we can provide,”

Pedro Romero · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-01

Romero described the overwhelming gap between needs and available supplies in the relief effort.

“To get gas in Venezuela is a problem. You sometimes have to wait two hours in a line just to fill up a tank.”

Pedro Romero · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-01

Romero cited Venezuela's fuel shortage as an example of ongoing hardships.