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Mientras las morgues venezolanas se llenan y el número de muertos aumenta, persisten las dudas sobre la cifra de fallecidos
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 2, 2026
· 7 min read
Por Max Saltman, Isa Soares, Madalena Araujo, Avery Schmitz y Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN
Una semana después de los devastadores terremotos en Venezuela, la cifra oficial de muertos sigue resultando sorprendentemente baja tanto para los venezolanos como para los observadores externos.
Las autoridade...
Key takeaway Las autoridades venezolanas informaron el miércoles que al menos 2.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Pasoans with family ties to Venezuela are likely watching the situation unfold with great concern, given the strong cultural and economic connections between the two regions. The city's own experience with disaster response and recovery may also inform its residents' understanding of the challenges facing Venezuelan authorities. As the death toll continues to rise, El Paso 's community may be wondering how they can support relief efforts or provide aid to those affected by the earthquakes. Local organizations and charities may play a key role in facilitating donations or volunteer work, and city officials may be called upon to provide guidance on how to effectively contribute to the recovery efforts. The situation in Venezuela also underscores the importance of disaster preparedness and response planning in El Paso, highlighting the need for robust emergency services and infrastructure to mitigate the impact of natural disasters.
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Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 7 min
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What is this story about? Por Max Saltman, Isa Soares, Madalena Araujo, Avery Schmitz y Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN
Una semana después de los devastadores terremotos en Venezuela, la cifra oficial de muertos sigue resultando sorprendentemente baja tanto para los venezolanos como para los observadores externos.
Las autoridade...
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