Venezuela Quakes Worsen Autism Vulnerability; Groups Demand National Protocol

Recent earthquakes in Venezuela have destroyed homes and disrupted routines, intensifying anxiety, crises, and sensory overload for people with autism. Advocacy groups consulted by El Nacional are calling for a national care protocol covering health, education, security, rescue, and housing. The extent of the damage and the number of affected individuals remain unclear, but the situation highlights the compounded vulnerability of disabled populations in disaster response.