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El estrecho de Ormuz vuelve a cerrarse. Pero pocos barcos estaban circulando por esa vía marítima
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 20, 2026
· 1 min read
Por Chris Isidore, CNN
Incluso antes de que Irán anunciara este sábado que el estrecho de Ormuz había vuelto a cerrarse, los operadores de buques ya habían reducido las travesías por este canal estratégico.
El jueves, veinticinco barcos transitaron por el canal clave, según datos de la firma ...
Key takeaway El jueves, veinticinco barcos transitaron por el canal clave, según datos de la firma ...
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso 's role as a key transportation hub in the southwestern United States means that global events like the closure of the Strait of Hormuz can have a ripple effect on the local economy. Although the city is not a major oil producer, it is a significant center for trade and commerce, with the Union Pacific Railroad and Interstate 10 playing critical roles in the movement of goods. Any disruption to global oil supplies can lead to increased fuel costs, which in turn can impact the cost of transporting goods through El Paso. This can have a direct effect on local businesses, particularly those involved in the transportation and logistics industries. As the situation in the Strait of Hormuz continues to unfold, El Pasoans should be watching for potential increases in fuel costs and their impact on the local economy.
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Published: June 20, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Por Chris Isidore, CNN
Incluso antes de que Irán anunciara este sábado que el estrecho de Ormuz había vuelto a cerrarse, los operadores de buques ya habían reducido las travesías por este canal estratégico.
El jueves, veinticinco barcos transitaron por el canal clave, según datos de la firma ...
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