El Salvador’s humanitarian rescue mission in Venezuela has reported a major breakthrough after locating 15-year-old Camila Sofía Medina Rivas alive inside a collapsed building. President Nayib Bukele announced that the teenager was found with her pet on the ninth floor, where specialized Salvadoran rescue teams are working to safely reach her.
According to the president, Camila’s mother remains at the scene awaiting the rescue alongside members of the Salvadoran emergency mission. Rescue personnel have identified the girl’s location and are using additional equipment to break through several reinforced walls that still separate them from the survivor.
The operation has been reinforced with heavy machinery and experienced search-and-rescue specialists, allowing teams to continue clearing debris while prioritizing the safety of the trapped teenager. The mission highlights El Salvador’s technical capabilities in complex urban rescue operations and its commitment to providing humanitarian assistance during emergencies abroad.
As efforts continue, authorities remain hopeful that the specialized team will successfully rescue Camila Sofía Medina Rivas, underscoring El Salvador’s role in international disaster response and humanitarian cooperation.