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Plumas y conflictos: cómo se compra y se vende la protección en el estrecho de Ormuz
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 10, 2026
· 8 min read
Por Hanna Ziady, CNN
En el interior de un edificio futurista en el centro de Londres, tomos encuadernados en cuero contienen registros escritos a pluma y tinta de los barcos perdidos en el mar durante los últimos 250 años.
Una entrada en uno de los cientos de estos “Libros de Pérdidas” detall...
Key takeaway Cuando Teherán bloqueó el estrecho de Ormuz en respuesta a los ataques de Estados Unidos e Israel el 28 de febrero, el mercado de seguros Lloyd’s reaccionó de inmediato.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso 's strategic location near the US-Mexico border and its role in international trade make the recent developments in the Strait of Hormuz particularly relevant. As a major hub for commerce and transportation, El Paso's businesses and residents may feel the ripple effects of increased insurance premiums and shipping costs. The city's ports of entry and trade corridors could be impacted by the rising costs of shipping goods through the Strait, potentially affecting the local economy. Furthermore, El Paso's proximity to major military installations and its history of supporting international trade make it a community that is closely tied to global events and geopolitical tensions. As the situation in the Middle East continues to unfold, El Pasoans should be aware of the potential consequences for local trade and commerce, and how these global events may impact their daily lives and businesses.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 8 min
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What is this story about? Por Hanna Ziady, CNN
En el interior de un edificio futurista en el centro de Londres, tomos encuadernados en cuero contienen registros escritos a pluma y tinta de los barcos perdidos en el mar durante los últimos 250 años.
Una entrada en uno de los cientos de estos “Libros de Pérdidas” detall...
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