The four brothers who were lost for 40 days in the Amazon jungle have been discharged from the military hospital where they had been recovering since their rescue on June 9. The minors, who were suffering from malnutrition and dehydration when they were found, have made a remarkable recovery during their time in the hospital. Their story has captivated the world, as people eagerly await to hear how they managed to survive in such a hostile environment.
Although the children have not spoken about their ordeal, there are already plans for two books and four documentaries to be made about their incredible journey. These projects hope to shed light on the brothers’ harrowing experience.
Currently, custody of the brothers remains with Family Welfare, the minor’s institute, due to a legal vacuum created by the death of their mother, Magdalena Mucutuy, in the plane crash they survived. The father of the two oldest brothers and stepfather of the younger ones, Manuel Ranoque, should have received custody. However, a complaint of mistreatment against him has been filed, leaving the custody decision in limbo. Ranoque denies the allegations and demands that the State hand over the children to him as soon as possible.
The maternal grandmother, Fatima, is also fighting for custody and has expressed her happiness that the children are safe. She claims that Ranoque abused her daughter and mistreated the children, who sought refuge in the jungle to escape his violence. Another interested party in custody, according to Fatima, is Andrés, Magdalena’s first husband and father of her two eldest daughters. Fatima is angered by his sudden appearance after not hearing from him since the divorce.
The State has decided to take care of the children until a custody decision is made. The government has created a trust to manage any financial benefits the children may receive for sharing their story. Various producers, including some from Hollywood, have made offers for the rights to their story, but nothing has been decided yet. The children’s survival of the treacherous Amazon jungle may be behind them, but now they must navigate the challenges of bureaucracy, lawyers, and a feuding family.
The world continues to follow their journey closely, and their remarkable story serves as a testament to the resilience and strength of the human spirit.