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Chilangas FC sueña con llevar a México a la Copa América de fútbol ciego
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 17, 2026
· 8 min read
Por Karen Esquivel, CNN en Español
Paulina Hernández recuerda lo doloroso que fue comenzar a perder la vista desde niña. Primero dejó de distinguir detalles; después, las miradas de su familia. Su mundo se fue oscureciendo a causa de una enfermedad ocular genética y degenerativa.
“Son duelos,...
Key takeaway La última pérdida casi total de visión ocurrió en 2023.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The story of Chilangas FC, a blind women's soccer team from Mexico City, resonates deeply in a community like El Paso , where cross-border connections and cultural exchange are a vital part of everyday life. As this team strives to represent Mexico in the Copa América de fútbol ciego, El Pasoans can take pride in the determination and perseverance shown by players like Paulina Hernández, who found a new sense of purpose and belonging through the sport. The fact that Chilangas FC's training methods, which rely heavily on communication and teamwork, can be applied to various aspects of life, makes their story a compelling one for locals to follow. Moreover, the team's participation in international competitions could foster greater collaboration and friendship between El Paso and Mexican cities, promoting a stronger sense of regional unity and cooperation.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 17, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 8 min
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What is this story about? Por Karen Esquivel, CNN en Español
Paulina Hernández recuerda lo doloroso que fue comenzar a perder la vista desde niña. Primero dejó de distinguir detalles; después, las miradas de su familia. Su mundo se fue oscureciendo a causa de una enfermedad ocular genética y degenerativa.
“Son duelos,...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 17, 2026 by KVIA ABC-7 and curated for The El Paso readers.
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