Madeiran-Owned Hotel Collapses in Venezuela After Earthquake
Madeira GuideThe Eduard's Hotel in La Guaira, owned by a Madeiran family, collapsed following a series of powerful earthquakes in Venezuela, raising concerns for missing guests.
A series of powerful earthquakes shook Venezuela on Wednesday, causing significant damage, including the collapse of the Eduard's Hotel in La Guaira. The hotel is owned by a family from Madeira, Portugal, and is situated in a popular coastal area.
According to the president of the Venezuelan Portuguese Chamber of Commerce, Tourism, and Related Industries (Cavenpor), JosĂ© LuĂs Ferreira, there were heightened concerns for the guests, as the earthquakes occurred during a national holiday when many people were staying at the hotel.
In the aftermath of the disaster, a digital platform was created to help locate missing persons, highlighting the scale of the tragedy and the urgent need for coordinated rescue efforts.
Tragically, a political prisoner of Madeiran descent lost his wife and mother-in-law in the hotel collapse, underscoring the personal toll of the disaster.
La Guaira, a region known for its tourism industry, has been severely affected, impacting both local residents and the significant Madeiran community living in Venezuela.
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