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A Moment of Compassion Amid Chaos
This gripping photo from 1962 captures Chaplain Luis María Padilla comforting a wounded soldier during the Venezuelan uprising against President Betancourt. Titled “Aid from the Father,” this powerful image was taken during the Carupanazo, an armed revolt in Carúpano, Venezuela.
The incident resulted in a staggering 700 injuries and 400 deaths as government forces clashed with rebel soldiers. Photographer Héctor Rondón Lovera captured this poignant moment, earning the Pulitzer Prize in 1963. The image’s raw emotion and humanity amid turmoil resonated worldwide.
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