# Child welfare and health issues in Guajira region > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/child-welfare-and-health-issues-in-guajira-region > Updated: 2026-09-29T19:22:16.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. In the Guajira region of Zulia state, Venezuela, authorities arrested three individuals—Luis Alberto García, Ana Hilda Pineda Rincón, and Juan Carlos García—following reports of sexual abuse against a girl under the age of 12. The victim disclosed the repeated aggressions during a school prevention session. Officials allege the mother and stepfather were aware of the abuse and used threats to prevent reporting. Concurrently, in the La Guajira department of Colombia, the Constitutional Court has mandated urgent interventions to address a health crisis among Wayuu children. Judicial inspections in Riohacha, Manaure, Maicao, and Uribia revealed critical failures in healthcare, specifically regarding malnutrition, acute infections, and mental health issues. The Ministry of Health has been directed to deploy medical brigades and psychosocial responses to serve rural populations. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-29: Child welfare and health crises reported in Venezuela and Colombia Authorities in Venezuela arrested three people for the alleged sexual abuse of a minor, while Colombia's Constitutional Court ordered urgent health interventions for Wayuu children in La Guajira. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/child-welfare-and-health-crises-reported-in-venezuela-and-colombia ### 2026-09-26: Guajira authorities arrest three following child abuse report A school educational program in Guajira, Venezuela, uncovered the alleged sexual abuse of a girl under 12, leading to the arrest of the suspected aggressor and two adults who were aware of the situation. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guajira-authorities-arrest-three-following-child-abuse-report --- Cite as: Child welfare and health issues in Guajira region. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/child-welfare-and-health-issues-in-guajira-region