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Inspirational stories about children, their families and the people we work with from across the region.

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All news and stories from the region

Life stories in Latin America and the Caribbean

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In their families, schools, communities and countries, children and adolescents live stories in which they face multiple challenges and also set examples of how to overcome the struggles they encounter in their environment.

These are their lives throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.

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News note
18 August 2026

EU humanitarian aid contributes US $ 19.9 million to UNICEF to strengthen preparedness, resilience, education in emergencies and protection for vulnerable children across Latin America and the Caribbean

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Press release
11 August 2026

UNICEF support children and families affected by the earthquake in Chocó and Buenaventura

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Statement
30 July 2026

Joint statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell and WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus ahead of World Breastfeeding Week

Countries urged to strengthen breastfeeding support and health systems to give every child a healthy start in life
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Article
27 July 2026

A mother searches for calm after the earthquakes in Venezuel

A mother searches for calm after the earthquakes in Venezuela
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Press release
23 July 2026

Thousands of children continue to face multiple risks one month after devastating earthquakes in Venezuela

Displacement, damaged services and aftershocks affect the most vulnerable as communities recover from deadly disaster
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Press release
30 June 2026

UNICEF aid shipment lands in Venezuela following devastating earthquakes

47-metric-ton shipment of health, water and education supplies mobilized from EU stockpile in Copenhagen; more aid to follow in the coming days.
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News note
28 June 2026

UNICEF: 680,000 children estimated to be in need of humanitarian assistance after Venezuela earthquakes

First UNICEF aid flight arrives in Venezuela with medical supplies, water and sanitation items and tents
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Statement
25 June 2026

UNICEF statement on 7.5 and 7.2 magnitude earthquakes in Venezuela

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News note
22 June 2026

Evidence for every child: UNICEF and Brazil join forces to put equity at the heart of evaluation

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Article
22 June 2026

Investing in children, narrowing gaps, unlocking potential

Regional Director's essay for UNICEF Annual Report 2025
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News note
16 June 2026

1 in 3 children exposed to at least three overlapping climate threats in Latin America and the Caribbean

Heatwaves, droughts and extreme heat are the most prevalent hazards endangering millions of children in the region, according to a new UNICEF climate report
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Press release
11 June 2026

UNICEF names Lamine Yamal as a Goodwill Ambassador

World-renowned football star champions children’s right to play as new UNICEF report reveals 90 million children globally have no toys or playthings at home
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