Thousands of children at risk after powerful earthquakes strike Venezuela

Country: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Source: UN Children's Fund CARACAS/NEW YORK, 25 June 2026 – An estimated 3.9 million children live in the areas affected by the powerful 7.5 and 7.2 magnitude earthquakes that struck Venezuela on 24 June, putting thousands of children and families at risk. The earthquakes affected communities in Caracas and the states of Aragua, Carabobo, Falcón, La Guaira, Miranda and surrounding areas. The most affected regions have seen dozens of buildings collapse, with children repor