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Hospitales desbordados: los terremotos en Venezuela ponen a prueba un sistema de salud que lleva años de crisis
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 25, 2026
· 5 min read
Por Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN en Español
La emergencia sanitaria en Venezuela por los terremotos del miércoles golpean un sistema de salud que arrastra una larga crisis por años de deterioro y falta de inversión, un panorama que no se modificó sustancialmente en los últimos meses con los cambios en ...
Key takeaway En líneas generales, las condiciones son de preocupación”, dijo a CNN el especialista en políticas públicas de salud Marino González, miembro de la Academia Nacional de Medicina de Venezuela.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The situation in Venezuela serves as a stark reminder for El Paso residents of the importance of a well-funded and well-maintained healthcare system. As El Paso's own healthcare infrastructure continues to evolve, the challenges faced by Venezuelan hospitals in the wake of natural disasters can inform local discussions about resource allocation and emergency preparedness. El Paso's proximity to the US-Mexico border also means that the city's healthcare system may be called upon to provide support in the event of a regional crisis, making it all the more crucial to ensure that local hospitals and clinics are equipped to handle a surge in patients. The reported deficits in Venezuela's healthcare system, including a 60% deficit in surgical capacity, underscore the need for El Paso's city government and healthcare providers to prioritize investment in local healthcare infrastructure and emergency response planning.
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Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? Por Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN en Español
La emergencia sanitaria en Venezuela por los terremotos del miércoles golpean un sistema de salud que arrastra una larga crisis por años de deterioro y falta de inversión, un panorama que no se modificó sustancialmente en los últimos meses con los cambios en ...
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