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El sismo la sepultó bajo toneladas de escombros con heridas graves. Ni ella ni sus rescatistas se dieron por vencidos
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 3, 2026
· 7 min read
Por Iván Pérez Sarmenti, CNN en Español
En los primeros segundos tras los violentos terremotos que sacudieron a Venezuela, el mundo exterior pareció detenerse por completo para Stephanie Villegas. “Solamente recuerdo que iba bajando y que todo me iba cayendo encima y por un momento como que per...
Key takeaway “Solamente recuerdo que iba bajando y que todo me iba cayendo encima y por un momento como que perdí la conciencia.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The story of Stephanie Villegas, a young Venezuelan woman who survived a devastating earthquake, resonates deeply in El Paso , a community that understands the importance of resilience and determination. As El Pasoans reflect on their own experiences with natural disasters and emergencies, they can appreciate the courage and strength that Stephanie demonstrated in the face of unimaginable adversity. The fact that Stephanie's instinct was to try to escape by going down the stairs, only to be buried under the rubble, serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of disasters and the need for effective emergency preparedness and response plans. In El Paso, where residents are no strangers to emergencies, Stephanie's story can inform and inspire local discussions about building safety, emergency response, and community support for those affected by disasters.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 3, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 7 min
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What is this story about? Por Iván Pérez Sarmenti, CNN en Español
En los primeros segundos tras los violentos terremotos que sacudieron a Venezuela, el mundo exterior pareció detenerse por completo para Stephanie Villegas. “Solamente recuerdo que iba bajando y que todo me iba cayendo encima y por un momento como que per...
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