11-Year-Old Boy Rescued Alive Three Days After Venezuela Earthquakes

A beacon of hope emerged from the devastation in Venezuela as an 11-year-old boy was pulled alive from the rubble in Caraballeda, three days after powerful earthquakes struck the region. The dramatic rescue was announced by the country's interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, who shared a video of the child's recovery on X, stating, "Every life is a source of hope for Venezuela."

The earthquakes have left a catastrophic impact, with hospitals in Caracas and La Guaira struggling under the influx of injured individuals. Medical teams are also dealing with a continuous arrival of vehicles carrying numerous bodies. Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is distributing essential medical kits, including medicines, antibiotics, and bandages, to overwhelmed healthcare facilities. Andreas Spaett, MSF's program director in Venezuela, described the city of La Guaira as resembling a "war zone," noting the immense solidarity shown by the Venezuelan people, with thousands of motorcycles converging to deliver aid.

Amidst the ongoing crisis, UNICEF estimates that 1.8 million people, including 680,000 children, require humanitarian assistance. The UN agency, in coordination with the Venezuelan government and other humanitarian partners, has launched an enhanced emergency response. This includes deploying additional personnel and mobilizing aid to reach approximately 650,000 people, with a focus on health, nutrition, water and sanitation, child protection, and education services. A first shipment of 20 metric tons of medical supplies and sanitation items from UNICEF's regional warehouse in Panama has already arrived in Valencia, Venezuela, with a second shipment expected soon.

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