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Los terremotos en Venezuela impulsan una ola de plataformas digitales para buscar desaparecidos
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 25, 2026
· 4 min read
Por Belén Liotti, CNN en Español
Los dos devastadores terremotos, el primero de magnitud 7,2 y el segundo de magnitud 7,5, dejaron más de 230 muertos y alrededor de 4.300 heridos, según informo el presidente de la Asamblea Nacional, Jorge Rodríguez. Sin embargo, las autoridades han advertido qu...
Key takeaway 300 heridos, según informo el presidente de la Asamblea Nacional, Jorge Rodríguez.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso 's own experience with cross-border connections and disasters makes the emergence of digital platforms to locate missing persons in Venezuela particularly relevant. Many El Paso residents have family ties or friendships with individuals in Venezuela, and the devastating earthquakes have likely caused concern and uncertainty for those with loved ones in the affected areas. The creation of platforms like "Desaparecidos Terremoto Venezuela" and "Venezuela te busca" demonstrates the power of community-driven initiatives in responding to crises, and El Paso's own community may be able to learn from these efforts. As El Pasoans watch the situation unfold, they may consider how similar digital tools could be applied in their own community, particularly in the event of a disaster or emergency that affects binational families and residents. The use of technology to facilitate communication and connection in times of crisis is an important area of focus for border cities like El Paso.
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Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Por Belén Liotti, CNN en Español
Los dos devastadores terremotos, el primero de magnitud 7,2 y el segundo de magnitud 7,5, dejaron más de 230 muertos y alrededor de 4.300 heridos, según informo el presidente de la Asamblea Nacional, Jorge Rodríguez. Sin embargo, las autoridades han advertido qu...
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