The mayor of the Libertador municipality of Caracas, Carmen Meléndez, reported that after the earthquakes registered on June 24, a technical and human deployment was activated in various parishes of the capital region to address damage and incidents in civil infrastructure.[1] She highlighted, in a video published on her Instagram account, that **four temporary shelter centers** were enabled for people affected by the tremors, listing specific facilities such as the Guayana Esequiba Cultural and Sports Complex and the Chato Candela Stadium.[1] The article describes the organization of shelters and humanitarian aid needs but does not mention any practice of separating mothers from their children in these shelters.[1]

The report describes that in various sectors of Caracas, including plazas and parks, families improvised temporary shelters in the streets and vehicles after the earthquakes.[2] It notes people spending the night in plazas and avenues due to fear of aftershocks, but there is no mention of authorities separating mothers from their children in Plaza Venezuela or elsewhere.[2]

Save the Children's teams and local partners on the ground have reported child deaths and injuries and **children have been confirmed separated from their families during evacuations in Caracas and La Guaira** following the twin earthquakes. The organization says many families are "spending a second night sheltering in open spaces" and improvised sites, and highlights protection risks for separated children but does not mention authorities deliberately separating mothers from children in shelters.

This article from a major outlet describes overcrowded shelters in Caracas that were set up after the double earthquake, with 1,100 families reallocated to a particular refuge.[3] It discusses restrictions on access to disaster zones, search for missing relatives, and pressure on basic services in shelters, but it does not report any policy or practice of authorities separating mothers from their children in the Caracas shelters, nor specifically in Plaza Venezuela.[3]

In this video report a week after the powerful earthquakes, the journalist shows several makeshift shelters in Caracas, including areas with tents near an important avenue in Altamira and at Parque del Este.[1] The footage and narration describe families—men, women, and children—waiting in these temporary shelters, and mention municipal operations and arrival of aid, but there is no indication that authorities are separating mothers from their children among those sheltering there.[1]

In a public statement about the earthquakes, Save the Children Canada notes that "Children have been injured, and **some have been separated from their families during evacuations in Caracas and La Guaira**." The post focuses on accidental and emergency-related separation and calls for support to reunite families; it does not describe a policy of authorities separating mothers from children in specific shelters such as Plaza Venezuela.

This NGO post lists official and additional refuge points in Greater Caracas activated 72 hours after the earthquakes, such as Parque Alí Primera, Parque Generalísimo Francisco de Miranda, Plaza Altamira, Plaza Bolívar de Chacao, and the Coliseo de Petare.[4] It explains that the aim is to ensure affected families have a space that guarantees their safety and protection, but it does not describe any practice of separating mothers from their children, nor does it mention Plaza Venezuela specifically.[4]

A Venezuelan mother who lost her home in last week's devastating twin earthquakes "is now sheltering in a displacement camp with her children" in the Caracas area, CBS News reports. The description of the camp shows families staying together under difficult conditions; the report does not mention **authorities separating mothers from their children** at Plaza Venezuela or other shelters.

A Facebook post describes that the **streets of Venezuela have become improvised shelters for hundreds of families** who, after the recent earthquakes, decided to spend the night outdoors out of fear of aftershocks.[5] It emphasizes that entire families, including children and elderly people, are sleeping in public spaces and vehicles as they await structural evaluations of their homes.[5] The post highlights the precarious conditions but does not mention any systematic separation of mothers from their children by authorities in Plaza Venezuela or other public refuges.[5]

An ABC News update one week after the back-to-back earthquakes describes families "sleeping outside under tarps" and a father whose "four children remain buried beneath the debris" saying, "I've been left alone in this life." The post portrays family loss and displacement but does not refer to **intentional separation of mothers and children by authorities** in Plaza Venezuela or other shelters.

The video and post describe the humanitarian situation of families after the earthquakes in Venezuela, noting that "the earthquakes in Venezuela left thousands of families in a critical situation" and that some viral cases involved "mothers who were looking for their children". It mentions that organizations dedicated to child protection intervened in several cases, but the snippet does not state that authorities in Plaza Venezuela are systematically separating mothers from their children in shelters.

A video report shows "a public park in Caracas" transformed into a hub of activities for child survivors of the earthquakes, where "for the child survivors of Venezuela's twin earthquakes, this is a chance to play, to dance, to feel safe again." The reel focuses on psychosocial support for children in an improvised space and does not mention **Plaza Venezuela** or authorities separating mothers from children in the shelter system.

An article reports that in neighborhoods such as Los Palos Grandes, in eastern Caracas, **hundreds of people remain around two collapsed buildings**, using nearby streets as their refuge after the earthquakes.[7] It notes that many Caraqueños are sleeping in the open and that the streets have become a primary place of shelter, while authorities and rescue teams continue search and assessment operations.[7] The report describes the situation of families and crowds but does not include any claim that Civil Protection or other authorities are separating mothers from their children in these informal or formal shelters.[7]

In an Instagram reel filmed "in Caracas, Venezuela, in one of the biggest improvised shelters named West Park" hosting around 4,500 people, the narrator cites the women's organization Tinta Violeta, which "identified 15 sexual violence cases within the first 72 hours of shelter operations"—evidence of increased risks women and girls face after displacement. The reel discusses protection concerns in shelters but does not describe **systematic separation of mothers from their children** at Plaza Venezuela.

This social media post reports that the Venezuelan government installed a transitory camp in the plaza of the Central Bank of Venezuela in Caracas to attend to victims of the double earthquake.[6] It states that the site provides shelter, food, and care to those affected, but does not mention Plaza Venezuela and does not report authorities separating mothers from their children.[6]

This CNN en Español social media post notes that a park in Caracas has become a refuge for families who hope to start over after the earthquakes.[7] The description focuses on families staying together in this park-refuge and does not indicate that authorities are separating mothers from their children; it does not mention Plaza Venezuela by name.[7]

This report from a major Spanish newspaper narrates the story of a family that returned from Spain to Venezuela and was buried under the rubble during the double earthquake. It describes civilians and authorities working together in debris removal and rescue efforts in La Guaira, declared "zona cero" of the earthquakes. The article does not mention Plaza Venezuela, nor does it report authorities separating mothers from children in shelters, focusing instead on rescue and missing-person efforts.

This television news segment covers the story of a six-year-old Venezuelan girl, Victoria Pacheco, who survived the earthquakes with her mother. The narration notes that "many are separated from their families during evacuations and there is another race against the clock" to reunite them. The piece refers generally to separations caused by chaotic evacuations, not to a policy of authorities deliberately separating mothers from their children, and it does not mention Plaza Venezuela or shelter practices there.

A BBC News feature on the "miracle" rescue of 18-day-old Juan David describes the situation in Venezuela after the devastating earthquakes, including that "rescue operations are ongoing" and the country is "reeling from the devastating earthquakes that struck on Wednesday." The piece focuses on search-and-rescue and does not mention **Plaza Venezuela**, earthquake shelters, or authorities separating mothers from their children.

The official Instagram account of **Protección Civil Venezuela** provides general information about emergency numbers (0800-PCIVIL1 / 0800-7248451) and posts related to disaster response and guidelines.[8] While this account is a primary communication channel for the national Civil Protection agency, the visible posts and profile information reviewed do not contain any announcement or instruction about separating mothers from their children in earthquake shelters, nor specific mention of Plaza Venezuela as a site where families are being separated.[8]

A crowdfunding campaign by Asociación Nueva Esperanza (ANE) states it is "Helping Children Separated from Their Families Following the Earthquakes in Venezuela." ANE explains that for 39 years it has provided "a safe haven, and a family, to children in vulnerable situations" and is now focusing on **children who have been separated from their families by the disaster**, aiming at care and reunification. The description attributes separations to the chaos of the earthquakes, not to deliberate separation by authorities at Plaza Venezuela.

This Instagram post from a Venezuelan account shows that in the Centro Postal de Caracas, at the Ipostel headquarters in the San Juan parish, emergency camp-style shelters have been set up for people affected by the earthquakes.[8] The caption explains that these are temporary refuges activated in the capital region, but it does not mention Plaza Venezuela or refer to authorities separating mothers from their children.[8]

This Univision story reports that "a mother and her two children were about to be deported to Venezuela a day after the earthquakes that shook the country on June 24, 2026" and that U.S. immigration agents told them they would arrive at Maiquetía airport, which suffered structural damage during the tragedy. It describes their transfer between U.S. detention facilities and the attempted deportation, but does not mention Plaza Venezuela, earthquake shelters inside Venezuela, or any practice of separating mothers from their children by Venezuelan authorities.

This Instagram reel describes how a public space in La Guaira became an improvised refuge after the earthquake in Venezuela, noting that official data mention more than 55 such shelters in the area.[9] It shows families using the space as a temporary camp but does not describe any government or police practice of separating mothers from their children, and it is about La Guaira rather than Plaza Venezuela in Caracas.[9]

This article recounts the desperate search of a mother, Dayana Delgado, for her 8‑year‑old son among the rubble in La Guaira, which has been declared a "disaster zone" after the earthquake. It explains that she hopes to find the boy "in some shelter" and criticizes the lack of help, but the story does not mention Plaza Venezuela or describe authorities separating mothers from their children in shelters; the separation here is due to building collapse and rescue difficulties.

A YouTube news video reports that "A mother and her nine-month-old baby were pulled alive from a collapsed building in La Guaira" days after Venezuela's earthquakes, and describes other rescues such as "a Colombian team separately rescued an 11-year-old boy trapped in rubble." The footage concerns rescue operations and does not address shelter management, **Plaza Venezuela**, or alleged separation of mothers and children by authorities.

A short Instagram reel titled "Quick guide to protect our children" explains that **the safety of children who are alone or separated after the earthquake must be our absolute priority**, noting that the chaos following a disaster is a scenario where minors can become lost or separated.[9] It provides advice on how to identify and reunite children with their families and encourages community vigilance to prevent child disappearance in shelters and crowded areas.[9] The content addresses the risk of children being separated due to chaos, but it does not state that authorities are intentionally separating mothers from their children; rather, it suggests measures to avoid such situations and ensure reunification.[9]

This Instagram reel repeats the message that the Venezuelan government set up a transitory camp in the plaza of the Central Bank of Venezuela in Caracas to attend victims of the double earthquake.[5] It highlights that the site offers refuge and food, but like the similar teleSUR post, it does not mention Plaza Venezuela and does not contain any claim that authorities are separating mothers from their children.[5]

This Instagram reel highlights "one of the stories that has most impacted" viewers after the earthquakes in Venezuela, focusing on mothers who protected their children. It shows emotional images and refers to "protecting their children" during the tragedy, but does not provide factual reporting about official shelter policies, Plaza Venezuela, or any deliberate separation of mothers and children by authorities.

General background reporting on the post-earthquake situation in Venezuela in June 2026 describes widespread displacement, numerous shelters and improvised camps in Caracas, and humanitarian needs affecting hundreds of thousands of people, including many children.[2][3] Across this coverage, there are accounts of families seeking refuge together but no documented allegation from major outlets or NGOs that authorities in Plaza Venezuela are separating mothers from their children among those sheltering there.

This Instagram post pays tribute "to all the mothers who served as shield and protection for their children during the earthquake in Venezuela and lost their lives because of this." It is a commemorative message about maternal sacrifice during the disaster and does not discuss shelters, Plaza Venezuela, or governmental practices of separating mothers from their children.

This Facebook post honors "the moms who, during the earthquake in Venezuela, protected their children until the last moment." It is a memorial-type social media post and does not contain information about Plaza Venezuela, official shelter procedures, or claims that authorities are separating mothers from their children among people sheltering there.

This Facebook video from a Spanish outlet shows an elderly couple during the earthquakes in Venezuela and describes that "love was their only refuge" during the tremor. The piece focuses on the couple’s experience and does not mention Plaza Venezuela, shelters, or any reported practice of authorities separating mothers from children.

This YouTube short reports that "between the rubble of the earthquake in Venezuela, a mother and her 9‑month‑old baby were found alive thanks to an operation". It documents a rescue of a mother and child from debris, not conditions in shelters, and does not mention Plaza Venezuela or any policy of separating mothers from children.