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“Estamos aquí para hacer todo lo posible por ayudarte”: en medio de la tragedia, llegan historias de rescate desde Venezuela
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 27, 2026
· 5 min read
Por Uriel Blanco, CNN en Español
Los terremotos que azotaron a Venezuela el pasado miércoles dejaron una huella de devastación en el país. Las víctimas mortales y heridas se cuentan por miles, mientras que los edificios colapsados o con daños suman cientos.
En medio de la tragedia, más de 2.0...
Key takeaway 000 rescatistas provenientes de una veintena de países han llegado a territorio venezolano para apoyar con las labores de búsqueda y rescate.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The devastating earthquakes in Venezuela have sparked an outpouring of support from around the world, including from rescue teams in over 20 countries. For El Paso , a city with strong cultural and economic ties to Latin America, the news of successful rescues is a beacon of hope. The bravery and selflessness of rescue teams, such as those from El Salvador and Colombia, are a testament to the power of international cooperation in the face of disaster. As El Pasoans watch the situation unfold, they may be reminded of their own city's experiences with disaster response and recovery. The successful rescues of individuals like Camila Sofía Medina Rivas and Moisés, a young boy rescued by a Colombian team, demonstrate the importance of swift and coordinated action in saving lives. El Paso's own emergency responders and residents may be inspired by these stories, and the city's connections to the affected region may lead to local efforts to support relief and recovery efforts in Venezuela.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 27, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? Por Uriel Blanco, CNN en Español
Los terremotos que azotaron a Venezuela el pasado miércoles dejaron una huella de devastación en el país. Las víctimas mortales y heridas se cuentan por miles, mientras que los edificios colapsados o con daños suman cientos.
En medio de la tragedia, más de 2.0...
When was this published? This article was first published on June 27, 2026 by KVIA ABC-7 and curated for The El Paso readers.
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