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Esta es la única certeza que les queda a los venezolanos, a más de una semana de los terremotos
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 2, 2026
· 7 min read
Análisis por Alfredo Meza, CNN en Español
En las horas posteriores a los potentes terremotos ocurridos la semana pasada en Venezuela, el ministro del Interior y Justicia, Diosdado Cabello, pidió a la población que se mantuviera resguardada y confiara en las autoridades. Muy pronto quedó claro q...
Key takeaway Muy pronto quedó claro que, si los venezolanos se quedaban esperando la respuesta gubernamental, la catástrofe podría haber sido peor.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The devastating earthquakes in Venezuela have a direct impact on the El Paso community, where many residents have family ties to the affected areas. As the Venezuelan government struggles to respond to the crisis, local organizations and individuals are stepping up to provide aid. The story of Soraly Arteaga, who coordinated the collection of over 40 tons of donations in Atlanta, highlights the efforts of Venezuelans abroad to support their homeland. In El Paso, similar initiatives may be underway, with local Venezuelans and community groups working to send aid to affected areas. The fact that Arteaga and others are bypassing the Venezuelan government to distribute aid directly through non-profit organizations raises questions about the role of local governments and organizations in El Paso in supporting these efforts. As the situation in Venezuela continues to unfold, El Pasoans with ties to the country will be watching closely to see how they can contribute to the relief efforts.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 7 min
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What is this story about? Análisis por Alfredo Meza, CNN en Español
En las horas posteriores a los potentes terremotos ocurridos la semana pasada en Venezuela, el ministro del Interior y Justicia, Diosdado Cabello, pidió a la población que se mantuviera resguardada y confiara en las autoridades. Muy pronto quedó claro q...
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