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NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – MainJuly 1, 2026Miami-Dade

Community Groups Report Child Trafficking Risks Following Venezuela Earthquakes

Community organizations in South Florida are raising alarms about potential child trafficking in Venezuela following recent deadly earthquakes. They are calling for the removal of specific government officials from emergency management roles while citing UNICEF data on the vulnerability of millions of children in the affected regions.

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Why It Matters

The report highlights the humanitarian crisis facing 3.9 million children in earthquake-affected areas of Venezuela and the resulting calls for changes in emergency management leadership.

Key Facts

  • UNICEF estimates that 3.9 million children and adolescents live in areas affected by the earthquakes in Venezuela.
  • Community organizations held a press conference at El Arepazo del Doral to report alleged cases of child and adolescent trafficking.
  • Amadex president Helen Villalonga requested the immediate removal of Delcy Rodríguez and Diosdado Cabello from emergency humanitarian management.
  • UNICEF reports that children in the affected areas face risks including family separation, displacement, emotional distress, and loss of access to medical care, water, and education.
  • Jose Colina of Veppex called for the formation of a multidisciplinary team to manage reconstruction and aid efforts.
  • UNICEF is currently coordinating with national authorities and partner organizations to assess needs and provide medical, protective, and psychosocial support.

Who's Mentioned

personJose Colina“Representative of the organization Veppex.”personDelcy Rodríguez“Government official targeted for removal from emergency management roles.”organizationUNICEF“Source of data regarding the number of children affected by the earthquakes.”personHelen Villalonga“President of Amadex, calling for the removal of government officials.”personDiosdado Cabello“Government official targeted for removal from emergency management roles.”locationEl Arepazo del Doral“Location where the press conference was held.”organizationAmadex“Organization represented by Helen Villalonga.”organizationVeppex“Organization represented by Jose Colina.”