Statement from the Kingdom of Peace and Justice Center

June 26, 2026

In light of the humanitarian emergency caused by the earthquakes in Venezuela

The Kingdom of Peace and Justice Center, through its president, Dr. José Benjamín Pérez Matos, expresses its profound consternation over the tragedy the Venezuelan people are experiencing as a result of the devastating earthquakes that have claimed hundreds of lives, injured thousands and displaced a significant number of people. In these hours of grief, thousands of families are in urgent need of medical assistance, search and rescue, food, potable water, shelter, and humanitarian support.

In the face of a catastrophe of this magnitude, international solidarity constitutes a moral duty of the entire community of nations. Throughout history, search and rescue teams, medical personnel, firefighters, engineers, emergency specialists, and thousands of volunteers from the United States of America have played a fundamental role in numerous humanitarian operations around the world. In the current Venezuelan emergency, multiple American teams and resources have already been mobilized to assist in relief efforts.

However, numerous United States citizens who wish to travel to Venezuela to volunteer are facing difficulties due to the current immigration and visa requirements for entry into the country.

Therefore, Dr. José Benjamín Pérez Matos makes a respectful and urgent call:

To the Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, that, on an exceptional and strictly humanitarian basis, it may order the temporary suspension of visa requirements for United States citizens who certify their participation in aid, search and rescue missions, medical assistance, reconstruction or any other humanitarian work related to the present emergency.

Likewise, we urge Venezuelan authorities to establish a swift and specialized mechanism to facilitate the swift entry of volunteers, humanitarian organizations, and specialized personnel, always prioritizing the protection of human life.

Likewise, a respectful call is made to the Secretary of State of the United States of America to promote, through diplomatic channels, the necessary arrangements with the Venezuelan authorities with the goal of facilitating this exceptional entry mechanism for United States citizens.

Great tragedies should become opportunities to demonstrate that compassion can prevail over political differences. When human lives are at risk, humanitarian assistance must be allowed to overcome any administrative obstacle.

The Kingdom of Peace and Justice Center reaffirms its commitment to the defense of human dignity, international cooperation and solidarity among peoples, and invites all governments, international organizations and civil society entities to join efforts to alleviate the suffering of the Venezuelan people and to accelerate rescue, relief and reconstruction efforts.

Dr. José Benjamín Pérez Matos
Founder and President
Kingdom of Peace and Justice Center