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¿Cómo es el estado La Guaira, el lugar más afectado tras los terremotos en Venezuela?
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 25, 2026
· 3 min read
Por Uriel Blanco, CNN en Español
Venezuela fue azotada el miércoles por dos terremotos consecutivos, con apenas unos segundos de diferencia, dejando cientos de víctimas mortales y heridas.
Los sismos, sobre todo el segundo, de magnitud 7,5, fueron suficientemente fuertes como para sentirse en...
Key takeaway La Guaira es uno de los 23 estados de Venezuela y se encuentra en el norte del país, en la costa.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, particularly the impact on the state of La Guaira, have significant implications for El Paso 's own disaster preparedness and response. As a border city, El Paso has a unique relationship with its international neighbors, and the effects of such disasters can have far-reaching consequences. The fact that La Guaira, a major economic hub and "puerta marítima y aérea" of Venezuela, has been declared a disaster zone highlights the importance of robust emergency response systems. El Paso's own experiences with natural disasters, such as floods and extreme weather events, underscore the need for effective planning and coordination between local authorities and international partners. As the situation in La Guaira continues to unfold, El Paso's emergency management officials would do well to take note of the lessons learned from this disaster and apply them to the city's own preparedness efforts.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Por Uriel Blanco, CNN en Español
Venezuela fue azotada el miércoles por dos terremotos consecutivos, con apenas unos segundos de diferencia, dejando cientos de víctimas mortales y heridas.
Los sismos, sobre todo el segundo, de magnitud 7,5, fueron suficientemente fuertes como para sentirse en...
When was this published? This article was first published on June 25, 2026 by KVIA ABC-7 and curated for The El Paso readers.
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