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“Lo que ellos están sufriendo no lo podemos ni imaginar”: la diáspora venezolana se une para ayudar tras los terremotos
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 25, 2026
· 9 min read
Por Uriel Blanco, Fernando Ramos y María Santana, CNN en Español
Cerca de 200 personas muertas. Casi mil heridas. Cientos más desaparecidas o bajo los escombros. Este es el saldo que han dejado los dos terremotos del miércoles en el norte de Venezuela, que han sido de los más fuertes registrado...
Key takeaway Ambos sismos, de magnitud 7,2 y 7,5 respectivamente, ocurrieron con apenas segundos de diferencia y se pudieron sentir en toda Venezuela, incluso en países vecinos como Colombia.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The devastating earthquakes in Venezuela have sent shockwaves to the El Paso community, home to a significant number of Venezuelan immigrants. As the diaspora comes together to provide aid, local residents are watching with bated breath, eager to learn about the fate of their loved ones. The tragedy has also highlighted the existing economic and social crises in Venezuela, which have driven many to seek refuge in the United States, including El Paso. The outpouring of support from the local Venezuelan community, with many collecting donations and supplies, demonstrates the strong bonds that exist between El Paso and Venezuela. As the situation continues to unfold, El Pasoans can expect to see local efforts to support the relief efforts, including potential fundraising campaigns and donation drives, which will likely be organized by community groups and local businesses.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 9 min
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What is this story about? Por Uriel Blanco, Fernando Ramos y María Santana, CNN en Español
Cerca de 200 personas muertas. Casi mil heridas. Cientos más desaparecidas o bajo los escombros. Este es el saldo que han dejado los dos terremotos del miércoles en el norte de Venezuela, que han sido de los más fuertes registrado...
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