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Gobierno de Rodríguez responde a De la Espriella: la reconstrucción tras los sismos es competencia “exclusiva” de Venezuela
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 11, 2026
· 2 min read
Por EFE
El Gobierno de la presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, reafirmó que es su competencia “exclusiva” planificar y liderar la reconstrucción tras el doble terremoto del pasado 24 de junio, y que ya “ha activado” a sus empresas públicas, industria nacionales y sector privado p...
Key takeaway El Gobierno de Rodríguez alegó que De la Espriella “pretende atribuirse amplias competencias en las labores de recuperación y reconstrucción de las zonas afectadas por los terremotos”, que han dejado hasta el viernes 4.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The recent exchange between the Venezuelan government and the president-elect of Colombia has significant implications for the El Paso community, given the city's historical and cultural ties to both countries. As Venezuela navigates its reconstruction efforts following the devastating earthquakes, El Paso's own experience with disaster response and recovery may serve as a valuable reference point. The city's proximity to the US-Mexico border and its role as a hub for international trade and commerce also make it an important player in potential humanitarian efforts or economic cooperation initiatives. Furthermore, the Venezuelan government's announcement of plans to construct "ciudades antisísmicas" may be of particular interest to El Paso's own urban planning and development community, which has faced its own challenges in mitigating the risks of natural disasters in the region. As the situation in Venezuela continues to unfold, El Pasoans may be watching closely for opportunities to offer support or share expertise.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 11, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 2 min
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El Gobierno de la presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, reafirmó que es su competencia “exclusiva” planificar y liderar la reconstrucción tras el doble terremoto del pasado 24 de junio, y que ya “ha activado” a sus empresas públicas, industria nacionales y sector privado p...
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