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Vals between rubble: 15 years of earthquake-affected as an act of resistance

A 15-year-old girl named Nicole celebrated her quinceañera in a school converted into a military logistics center in Catia La Mar, 45 days after a double earthquake destroyed her home and killed her brother.

Nicole celebrated her 15th birthday in a school converted into a military logistics center in Catia La Mar, 45 days after the earthquake.

The earthquake on June 24 devastated parts of La Guaira state, leaving Nicole's family homeless and killing her brother.

The celebration was organized by volunteers and rescuers, with donations for the dress and other details.

There was no electricity in the school; rescuers improvised lighting with rechargeable lamps.

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