Teenage survivor Maria Elena (as reported by Reuters) mourns classmates and friends she describes as “young forever” after earthquakes in Venezuela killed many children and teenagers and disrupted their lives. Multiple outlets report that the toll continues to rise as authorities and humanitarian groups assess damage and work to restore basic services. Reuters and other coverage cited by Google News say Venezuela’s earthquakes have killed thousands and injured many more, with the scale of recovery becoming a central focus. The Guardian reports that the death toll passes 4,300, while injured numbers remain high. AP News reports worsening public health conditions in affected communities, including increases in chronic illness and diarrhea, reflecting strain on sanitation and access to healthcare. CNN also describes how the earthquakes change children’s lives, with many families facing displacement and loss. Across reports, the emphasis is on the human impact on young people, the continued updating of casualties, and the growing humanitarian and medical needs as recovery efforts expand.