Carolina Munoz prays in the rubble of a collapsed building in La Guaira as families search for loved ones lost in the earthquake.
Carolina Munoz remains in the debris of a collapsed apartment building in Caraballeda, La Guaira, searching for the body of her son, Carlos Munoz. A photo captured by Ariana Cubillos shows Munoz looking toward the sky in a moment of prayer, reflecting the anguish of families facing the aftermath of the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24. The region remains in a state of catastrophe, with the death toll surpassing 5,300 and an estimated 50,000 people still missing. In the Brisas de MaiquetÃa housing development, residents have been forced to live in donated tents because many buildings remain structurally unstable. While the interim government has promised repairs by 2027, many residents currently struggle with scarce water, heat, and the fear of aftershocks. Families are currently relying on humanitarian aid and local efforts to navigate the ruins, where many have lost their homes and belongings to the tremors.