Three-Year-Old Boy Rescued Alive From Rubble in Venezuela Six Days After Devastating Earthquake
Summary
A three-year-old boy was rescued alive six days after a devastating earthquake in Venezuela's La Guaira state, amid ongoing humanitarian crises including food shortages and damaged infrastructure.
Key Points
- A three-year-old boy was rescued alive from the rubble six days after the earthquake in La Guaira, Venezuela.
- The earthquake caused nearly 1,943 deaths and injured over 10,000 people, with thousands missing and significant building damage.
- The United Nations and other agencies warn of urgent needs for food, shelter, and medical aid, with UNHCR requesting $15 million for relief efforts.
- Health services are under pressure, with increased risk of outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases due to disrupted vaccination coverage.
