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Caraballeda, el popular destino turístico que quedó como una zona “de guerra” tras los terremotos
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 26, 2026
· 4 min read
Por Uriel Blanco, CNN en Español
La Guaira, estado venezolano que hace unos días destacaba como uno de los destinos turísticos de playa más importantes del país, es hoy el centro de una de las mayores tragedias ocurridas en Venezuela, luego de que dos terremotos de magnitudes 7,2 y 7,5 azotaran...
Key takeaway Dentro del estado, que ya fue declarado como zona de desastre y tiene más de 100 edificios colapsados, están Catia La Mar y Caraballeda.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The devastating impact of the earthquakes on Caraballeda, a popular tourist destination in Venezuela, has significant implications for El Paso 's own disaster preparedness efforts. As a city located in a region prone to natural disasters, El Paso can learn from the experiences of other cities, such as Caraballeda, that have been affected by catastrophic events. The collapse of over 100 buildings in La Guaira, where Caraballeda is located, highlights the importance of having robust building codes and emergency response plans in place. El Paso's city government and emergency management officials should take note of the lessons learned from Caraballeda's tragedy and review the city's own disaster preparedness measures to ensure that they are adequate and effective. This includes assessing the city's infrastructure, emergency response plans, and communication systems to prevent or minimize the impact of similar disasters in the future.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Por Uriel Blanco, CNN en Español
La Guaira, estado venezolano que hace unos días destacaba como uno de los destinos turísticos de playa más importantes del país, es hoy el centro de una de las mayores tragedias ocurridas en Venezuela, luego de que dos terremotos de magnitudes 7,2 y 7,5 azotaran...
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