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Los terremotos de Venezuela en mapas y gráficos
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
Por Becky Pinnington, Rosa de Acosta y Annette Choi
Dos fuertes terremotos consecutivos sacudieron Venezuela el miércoles por la noche. Más de 160 personas fallecieron el jueves por la mañana y cientos resultaron heridas; se espera que la cifra de muertos aumente.
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Key takeaway Más de 160 personas fallecieron el jueves por la mañana y cientos resultaron heridas; se espera que la cifra de muertos aumente.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso 's own experience with cross-border connections and disasters makes the devastating news from Venezuela particularly resonant. As a community with strong ties to Latin America, many El Paso residents likely have friends or family members affected by the earthquakes. The disruption to internet connectivity in Venezuela also serves as a reminder of the critical role that telecommunications infrastructure plays in responding to emergencies. In El Paso, where international trade and communication are essential to the local economy, the impact of such disruptions can be significant. As the people of Venezuela begin the long process of recovery, El Paso's emergency management officials and residents may be watching closely to see how the response efforts unfold, and considering what lessons can be applied to their own disaster preparedness plans.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Por Becky Pinnington, Rosa de Acosta y Annette Choi
Dos fuertes terremotos consecutivos sacudieron Venezuela el miércoles por la noche. Más de 160 personas fallecieron el jueves por la mañana y cientos resultaron heridas; se espera que la cifra de muertos aumente.
CNN está haciendo un seguimi...
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