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Los venezolanos limpian a mano escombros de los edificios derrumbados mientras la maquinaria gubernamental permanece inactiva
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 1, 2026
· 6 min read
Por Max Saltman, Isa Soares y Madalena Araujo, CNN
Mientras los venezolanos en La Guaira rebuscaban este martes sin herramientas entre los escombros de los edificios derrumbados, una excavadora del Gobierno permanecía inmóvil junto a un montón de hormigón y barras de acero dobladas.
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Key takeaway “La gente está indignada”, declaró la analista política Carmen Beatriz Fernández, directora de la consultora DataStrategia.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso 's own experience with disaster response and recovery efforts can inform our understanding of the challenges faced by the people of La Guaira. The city's proximity to the US-Mexico border and its history of providing aid to neighboring communities underscore the importance of effective emergency management. As El Pasoans watch the situation unfold in Venezuela, they may recall the city's response to past disasters, such as floods or wildfires, and appreciate the value of coordinated relief efforts. The fact that Venezuelan citizens are forced to rescue their loved ones by hand due to a lack of fuel and equipment is a stark reminder of the need for robust infrastructure and resource allocation in emergency situations. El Paso's own emergency management systems, including those used during recent migrant surges, demonstrate the importance of planning, coordination, and community engagement in responding to crises.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? Por Max Saltman, Isa Soares y Madalena Araujo, CNN
Mientras los venezolanos en La Guaira rebuscaban este martes sin herramientas entre los escombros de los edificios derrumbados, una excavadora del Gobierno permanecía inmóvil junto a un montón de hormigón y barras de acero dobladas.
Hay mucho...
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