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Mientras Caracas intenta volver a la normalidad, miles en La Guaira buscan cómo reconstruir sus vidas
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 9, 2026
· 5 min read
Por Osmary Hernández y Rocío Muñoz-Ledo, CNN en Español
Poco a poco, Caracas empieza a recuperar algunos gestos de la vida cotidiana tras los potentes terremotos que sacudieron el norte de Venezuela con apenas segundos de diferencia. Hay más coches en las calles, algunos comercios volvieron a a...
Key takeaway Hay más coches en las calles, algunos comercios volvieron a abrir sus puertas y centros comerciales, gimnasios y peluquerías retomaron sus actividades, aunque muchos todavía funcionan con horarios reducidos.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The situation in Venezuela, particularly in Caracas and La Guaira, has no direct impact on El Paso , but the story of communities rebuilding after natural disasters resonates with the city's own experiences with resilience. El Paso has faced its own share of challenges, from public safety concerns to economic development, and understanding how other cities recover from devastating events can provide valuable insights. The use of a semáforo system to determine which buildings are safe to occupy is an interesting approach that could be applied to El Paso's own emergency response planning. Furthermore, the story highlights the importance of evaluating infrastructure and public spaces after a disaster, a concern that is also relevant to El Paso's own urban development and growth. As El Paso continues to grow and develop, it can learn from the experiences of other cities, like Caracas and La Guaira, in rebuilding and recovering from disasters.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? Por Osmary Hernández y Rocío Muñoz-Ledo, CNN en Español
Poco a poco, Caracas empieza a recuperar algunos gestos de la vida cotidiana tras los potentes terremotos que sacudieron el norte de Venezuela con apenas segundos de diferencia. Hay más coches en las calles, algunos comercios volvieron a a...
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