Canadians worry for the safety of their family members in Venezuela after earthquakes
‘It feels like we can’t catch a break,’ says Venezuelan-born Meriely Arias, who now lives in Surrey, B.C.
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ShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountOpen this photo in gallery:Lila Vega, a Canadian citizen and doctor in Caracas, is taking care of her granddaughter Isabella Quintero during the fallout of the earthquake.Courtesy of Lila Vega/SuppliedWhen Jesus Arzola picked up the phone Wednesday evening, the first words he heard on the other end of the line were “I’m sorry.” When his friend told him about the powerful earthquakes that rocked Venezuela, Mr. Arzola was nervous for his family’s safety. He spent the night repeatedly calling his brothers and sisters to see if they were safe.By morning, Mr. Arzola confirmed everyone in his family was alive except one of his sisters.
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