Venezuela’s Lost Children | Surviving a Country in Collapse | Free Documentary

Venezuela’s Lost Children | Surviving a Country in Collapse | Free Documentary Ecuador - The Narco Wars: https://youtu.be/p3EdLKSLJYY Corruption and mismanagement has turned Venezuela into a failed state. Over six million people have fled the country in recent years. Around one million children were left behind by their parents. This remarkable film follows two single mothers and their children over several months as they do what it takes to survive. In the barrio Santa Rosa de Agua, health care has collapsed and children are dying from hunger. Carolina has set up a foundation to help feed them. But the barrio is so violent that she had to send her own daughter, Victoria, to a children’s home. The home is an oasis in the midst of violence and deprivation. However, many of the children, who haven’t seen their parents for years, are traumatised. They struggle with feelings of rejection. Most people in the barrio survive through violence, prostitution and begging. “I’ve had to do lots of things for my kids,” confides Kiara, “selling drugs, stealing, prostituting myself – everything a woman can do for her children.” Her eldest son, Yorbenis, 14, has already joined a gang and is on the verge of his first kill. Desperate, Kiara decides to leave the country for Colombia. She takes her small children with her, while Yorbenis stays behind. Now, she’s terrified that he will be murdered in her absence. She knows he is being hunted by rival gangs as well as the police… #FreeDocumentary #Documentary #venezuela ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Subscribe to Free Documentary Channel for free: https://bit.ly/2YJ4XzQ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Free Documentary is passionate about sharing the beauty and diversity of our world through high-quality documentaries available for free on YouTube. Filmmakers from around the world, equipped with the latest camera technology, bring you visuals and narratives that explore the wonders of our planet. From the depths of the oceans to the heights of the skies, each film invites you to experience stories and imagery that celebrate the richness of life around us. Join us on this journey of discovery and connection, as we uncover the remarkable tales that make our Earth truly special.