Overview
- The June 24 double earthquakes in Venezuela caused widespread destruction and an official toll that the government reported as about 2,645–2,646 dead and 12,666 injured.
- Rescued from the rubble, Andrés Mieles lost family members and required medical care at Hospital Dr. Miguel Pérez Carreño where doctors amputated one of his legs.
- Andrés’s wish for a Cristiano Ronaldo Panini World Cup sticker triggered a viral campaign under the tag #UnSaludoDeCristiano that was amplified by creators including Armando Poyo.
- While Portugal was at the 2026 World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo recorded a brief video from his team concentration in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, inviting Andrés to a future match and the message was shown to the boy in hospital.
- The episode highlights how social media and high-profile figures can draw global attention to individual survivors even as reporting varies on minor details and Venezuela continues rescue and recovery efforts.