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Wife and children of Argentine soccer player Lucas Trejo killed in Venezuela earthquakes
By Minyvonne Burke | NBC News at NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· June 30, 2026
· 3 min read
An Argentine soccer player for a Venezuelan team lost his wife and two young children in the powerful twin earthquakes that struck the country last week.
Before their deaths were confirmed, Lucas Trejo described to Noticias Telemundo how he was “going through the rubble with my hands” searchin...
Key takeaway 2 earthquake struck near the town of San Felipe shortly after 6 p.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The devastating loss of life in Venezuela's earthquakes has resonated deeply in Los Angeles , where many in the community have ties to the affected region. For Argentine soccer player Lucas Trejo, the tragedy is particularly personal, having lost his wife and two young children in the disaster. The outpouring of support from his Venezuelan soccer club, Club Sport Marítimo de La Guaira, is a testament to the strong bonds that exist between teammates and the community. As the people of Los Angeles come together to support those affected by the earthquakes, the story of Trejo and his fellow player Héctor Bello serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of natural disasters. The local Argentine and Venezuelan communities in Los Angeles will likely be organizing support efforts and vigils to honor the victims and provide aid to those affected.
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Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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Before their deaths were confirmed, Lucas Trejo described to Noticias Telemundo how he was “going through the rubble with my hands” searchin...
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