For these children, the earthquakes in Venezuela changed everything
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The devastating earthquakes in Venezuela have exposed the country's deep-seated vulnerabilities, particularly in its ability to protect its most vulnerable citizens, including children. This disaster highlights the urgent need for improved disaster preparedness and response mechanisms in Venezuela, where the effects of the earthquakes will be felt for years to come. The long-term consequences of this disaster will likely exacerbate existing social and economic challenges in the country.
La Guaira, Venezuela — Ten-year-old Maria keeps reliving the moment she lost her mother and her life changed forever. After powerful twin earthquakes devastated parts of Venezuela and destroyed their home in the coastal town of Caraballeda last month, Maria and her brother Damian, 13, were taken in by their aunt, Mercedes Osul. “My mom was … The post For these children, the earthquakes in Venezuela changed everything appeared first on Egypt Independent.
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