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En un cementerio de La Guaira, las víctimas del terremoto son enterradas mientras muchas aún esperan ser identificadas
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 7, 2026
· 3 min read
Por Rocío Muñoz-Ledo, CNN en Español
En una zona montañosa de La Guaira, lejos de los edificios derrumbados y del caos de una de las regiones más golpeadas por el doble terremoto que sacudió el norte de Venezuela, el cementerio La Esperanza se ha convertido en uno de los principales lugares de ...
Key takeaway Un trabajador del cementerio explicó a CNN que a lo largo de este lunes llegaron varios camiones con ataúdes y calculó que al menos 80 cuerpos fueron trasladados en esas horas.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso residents with family ties to Venezuela are likely following the developments in La Guaira with great concern, as the community there struggles to cope with the aftermath of the double earthquake. The organization of the cemetery, with its designated areas and coded markers, may bring some sense of comfort to those waiting to identify their loved ones. In El Paso, where many residents have strong connections to Latin American countries, the tragedy in Venezuela may resonate deeply, and local support networks may be activated to help those affected. As the situation in La Guaira continues to unfold, El Pasoans may be looking for ways to provide aid and support to the community, whether through local organizations or personal connections. The city's own experience with responding to emergencies and disasters may also inform its response to the crisis in Venezuela.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Por Rocío Muñoz-Ledo, CNN en Español
En una zona montañosa de La Guaira, lejos de los edificios derrumbados y del caos de una de las regiones más golpeadas por el doble terremoto que sacudió el norte de Venezuela, el cementerio La Esperanza se ha convertido en uno de los principales lugares de ...
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