The Association of Venezuelans in the Cartagena area of the Region of Murcia has announced that it has begun the process of “uniting, representing and supporting” Venezuelan citizens living in this town and other municipalities, following the devastating earthquakes in June 2026 in the South American country.

Formal establishment following the devastating June earthquakes

The association’s spokesperson, Elba Jiménez, who was interviewed by Spanish media outlet Cadena SER, stated that more than 620 Venezuelans live in Cartagena, with the figure exceeding 1,000 in the Region of Murcia. According to Jiménez, the organisation formed after June 24, when the earthquakes devastated the country and a group of people came together to try to channel aid to Venezuela.

Afterwards, with the help of local government representatives and other community organisations, the association was able to establish itself formally.

Overcoming obstacles to deliver humanitarian aid

The main mission of the association is “to be able to provide information, support and integration” to the residents of Cartagena, as well as actively help Venezuelans with a humanitarian aid channel to the Latin American country.

Jiménez stated that the association will host an assembly in September to establish a plan to deliver humanitarian aid to the country. However, donating aid to Venezuela is complicated by difficulties with customs. While there are currently people interested in donating vital supplies including medicine, food, and water, there is not yet an organised system in place to get the supplies to Venezuela.

Supporting local integration and providing guidance for Venezuelan neighbours

The Association of Venezuelans in Cartagena is currently exploring the possibility of collaborating with another non-profit organisation, Caritas Spain, to establish contact with Caritas Venezuela and find a way to deliver the aid.  

In addition to this effort, the organisation also aims to facilitate the integration of Venezuelans in Cartagena, and offer them important information regarding employment, regularisation, studies, and other legal and social processes.

How to donate and support earthquake victims

This association is not the only one in Murcia dedicated to standing in solidarity with Venezuelans, however. Bomberos por Bomberos, another non-profit based in Murcia, delivered vital water treatment plants to the country in order to provide the vulnerable populations with clean drinking water.

For those who want to get involved, the best way is to make a direct donation to the Spanish Red Cross, which has established a direct channel of donation for victims of the earthquakes in Venezuela, or by donating money, food, or vital supplies to a local non-profit organisation.

The Association of Venezuelans in the Cartagena area of the Region of Murcia has announced that it has begun the process of “uniting, representing and supporting” Venezuelan citizens living in this town and other municipalities, following the devastating earthquakes in June 2026 in the South American country.

Formal establishment following the devastating June earthquakes

The association’s spokesperson, Elba Jiménez, who was interviewed by Spanish media outlet Cadena SER, stated that more than 620 Venezuelans live in Cartagena, with the figure exceeding 1,000 in the Region of Murcia. According to Jiménez, the organisation formed after June 24, when the earthquakes devastated the country and a group of people came together to try to channel aid to Venezuela.

Afterwards, with the help of local government representatives and other community organisations, the association was able to establish itself formally.

Overcoming obstacles to deliver humanitarian aid

The main mission of the association is “to be able to provide information, support and integration” to the residents of Cartagena, as well as actively help Venezuelans with a humanitarian aid channel to the Latin American country.

Jiménez stated that the association will host an assembly in September to establish a plan to deliver humanitarian aid to the country. However, donating aid to Venezuela is complicated by difficulties with customs. While there are currently people interested in donating vital supplies including medicine, food, and water, there is not yet an organised system in place to get the supplies to Venezuela.

Supporting local integration and providing guidance for Venezuelan neighbours

The Association of Venezuelans in Cartagena is currently exploring the possibility of collaborating with another non-profit organisation, Caritas Spain, to establish contact with Caritas Venezuela and find a way to deliver the aid.  

In addition to this effort, the organisation also aims to facilitate the integration of Venezuelans in Cartagena, and offer them important information regarding employment, regularisation, studies, and other legal and social processes.

How to donate and support earthquake victims

This association is not the only one in Murcia dedicated to standing in solidarity with Venezuelans, however. Bomberos por Bomberos, another non-profit based in Murcia, delivered vital water treatment plants to the country in order to provide the vulnerable populations with clean drinking water.

For those who want to get involved, the best way is to make a direct donation to the Spanish Red Cross, which has established a direct channel of donation for victims of the earthquakes in Venezuela, or by donating money, food, or vital supplies to a local non-profit organisation.

Murcia’s iconic Lemon Pop Festival is gearing up to celebrate its 30th anniversary during the annual Feria de Murcia, delivering three decades of alternative and indie pop history. The festival, kicking off earlier in the month, will take over the Auditorio Murcia Parque and select boutique venues for its crescendo.

Lemon Pop takes Murcia: Spanish indie rock takes the stage on Friday

The main weekend marathon launches on Friday, September 11, when doors open at Auditorio Murcia Parque for an energetic night showcasing the cutting edge of Spanish indie rock. The line-up features sharp, satirical garage-rockers Camellos alongside the genre-blending Los Mejillones Tigre. Joining them on the Friday setlist are post-punk outfit Ezezez, atmospheric dream-pop band Cora Yako, and local favourites Pértiga, offering a continuous evening of high-voltage live music in the open-air venue.

International headliners and daytime shows on Saturday

The festival will reach its peak on Saturday, September 12, with a stacked schedule that spans across the city. The day begins at 12:30pm with an intimate daytime performance by pop-trio Perdón at Locoloco Vintage. As evening falls, attention shifts back to the Auditorio Murcia Parque for the final main-stage showcase featuring international headliners. British indie-pop legends The Boo Radleys take centre stage alongside French synth-pop veterans Exsonvaldes. Rounding out the Saturday night bill are Espiricom, Juventude, and Blue Cheese, ensuring a grand finale filled with soaring melodies and classic 90s-inspired nostalgia.

Retrospective exhibition and free festival entry: How to enjoy the Lemon Pop Festival

Beyond the evening concerts, attendees can drop by Los Molinos del Río through September 19 to catch “30 años de Lemon Pop en sus carteles,” a retrospective poster exhibition documenting thirty years of festival history.

With free access across all festival concerts until capacity is reached, the post-September 10 schedule offers an accessible, top-tier weekend for live music enthusiasts in the Region of Murcia.