Thousands of children face heightened protection risks after powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on 24 June 2026, according to UNICEF. About 3.9 million children live in affected areas. The earthquakes, measured at magnitudes 7.5 and 7.2, hit Caracas and several states, including Aragua, Carabobo, Falcón, La Guaira, and Miranda. Communities continue to assess widespread damage.
