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“Los rescates que quedan son muy difíciles”: los desafíos de las brigadas en La Guaira a medida que se agota el tiempo
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 30, 2026
· 7 min read
Por Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN en Español
“Nos quedan los rescates más difíciles y más riesgosos”, reconoció desde La Guaira Exequiel Gallardo, miembro del Grupo USAR de Bomberos de Chile. El reloj avanza y cada hora cuenta para los posibles sobrevivientes que siguen bajo los escombros tras los terre...
Key takeaway Después del día 5, en el mundo ya estos rescates se conocen como rescates milagrosos.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The challenges faced by international brigades in La Guaira have a sobering resonance for El Paso , a city that has experienced its own share of disasters and emergencies. As the window for finding survivors narrows, the complexity of the rescue efforts serves as a stark reminder of the importance of coordinated disaster response. In El Paso, this means ensuring that local emergency services are equipped to handle large-scale disasters, and that the community is prepared to respond to and support rescue efforts. The city's own experiences with natural disasters and emergencies underscore the need for effective communication and collaboration between local authorities, emergency responders, and international aid teams. As the situation in La Guaira continues to unfold, El Paso can draw valuable lessons from the challenges faced by the brigades, and apply them to its own disaster preparedness and response strategies.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 7 min
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What is this story about? Por Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN en Español
“Nos quedan los rescates más difíciles y más riesgosos”, reconoció desde La Guaira Exequiel Gallardo, miembro del Grupo USAR de Bomberos de Chile. El reloj avanza y cada hora cuenta para los posibles sobrevivientes que siguen bajo los escombros tras los terre...
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