Missing Girl Found in Quito; Search Continues for Another Child

A 12-year-old Venezuelan girl, Darianyelis Valeria Rosales, who disappeared from a foster home in Quito, Ecuador, on June 27, has been located. Her safe return was announced by the Ministry of the Interior and the Attorney General's Office, confirming she is with her family.

Darianyelis was among a group of eight minors who escaped from the Casa Hogar María Campi de Yoder facility in Conocoto. The disappearance triggered an 'Alerta Emilia,' a special alert issued by the Attorney General's office for missing children. Authorities have since located five of the eight children who fled the home.

However, the search continues for 10-year-old Luis Eduardo Torres Ojito, also of Venezuelan nationality. He is described as 1.45 meters tall, with brown eyes, fair skin, and brown hair. Security footage captured seven children leaving the facility on June 27, with another child seen running alone shortly after. The minors reportedly took advantage of pre-breakfast activities to bypass the center's security measures.

The incident has highlighted concerns about the security protocols in foster care facilities. These centers are authorized spaces for children unable to live with their families, and ensuring their safety is paramount. The police have intensified search efforts in the area since June 28.