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En Colombia, los venezolanos se organizan contra reloj para hacer llegar ayuda a sus familiares y amigos
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 26, 2026
· 5 min read
Por Fernando Ramos, CNN en Español
Alejandro Méndez y Diego Vélez son dos venezolanos residentes en Bogotá que han ayudado a muchos de sus compatriotas a través de las fundaciones Juntos se puede y Cedrizuela. Como casi todos los que hacen parte de la diáspora están profundamente conmocionados ...
Key takeaway Nuestra complicación ahorita es conseguir que esas donaciones lleguen de manera efectiva a Venezuela”, le dijo a CNN Alejandro Méndez de la fundación Cedrizuela.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The situation in Venezuela has a direct impact on the El Paso community, where many residents have family ties to the affected areas. As Venezuelans in Colombia organize to send aid to their homeland, El Pasoans with connections to Venezuela are likely watching the developments with concern. The challenges in sending aid to Venezuela, including the cancellation of commercial flights and limited access through land and river borders, may resonate with El Pasoans who have experienced similar logistical hurdles in helping their own families and friends across the border. The efforts of organizations like Juntos se puede and Cedrizuela to coordinate aid and navigate the complexities of international relief may inspire local initiatives to support those affected by the disaster. As the people of El Paso consider ways to contribute to the relief efforts, they may draw on their own experiences with cross-border aid and community organizing.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? Por Fernando Ramos, CNN en Español
Alejandro Méndez y Diego Vélez son dos venezolanos residentes en Bogotá que han ayudado a muchos de sus compatriotas a través de las fundaciones Juntos se puede y Cedrizuela. Como casi todos los que hacen parte de la diáspora están profundamente conmocionados ...
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