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Senadores bipartidistas anuncian un acuerdo con el Gobierno de Trump sobre sanciones a Rusia
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 11, 2026
· 3 min read
Por Morgan Rimmer, CNN
Senadores bipartidistas anunciaron este viernes un acuerdo con el Gobierno de Trump para avanzar con un paquete actualizado de sanciones a Rusia, pero sigue sin estar claro si el presidente Donald Trump respaldará directamente la aprobación del proyecto de ley.
El paque...
Key takeaway El verano pasado, el senador republicano Lindsey Graham y el senador demócrata Richard Blumenthal impulsaban el paquete.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Pasoans may wonder how a bipartisan agreement on Russian sanctions affects their community. The answer lies in the city's strategic location and economic ties. As a major border city, El Paso 's trade relationships with Mexico and other countries could be impacted by the proposed sanctions. The sanctions package, which includes potential tariffs on imports from countries that import Russian oil, uranium, and natural gas, may have a ripple effect on the local economy. El Paso's business community, particularly those involved in international trade, should closely monitor the developments in Washington to assess potential implications for their operations. Additionally, the city's strong military presence, with Fort Bliss being a significant economic driver, may also be affected by the sanctions, given the package's connection to the conflict in Ukraine. As the legislation moves forward, El Pasoans should pay attention to how their elected representatives navigate this complex issue.
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Published: July 11, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
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What is this story about? Por Morgan Rimmer, CNN
Senadores bipartidistas anunciaron este viernes un acuerdo con el Gobierno de Trump para avanzar con un paquete actualizado de sanciones a Rusia, pero sigue sin estar claro si el presidente Donald Trump respaldará directamente la aprobación del proyecto de ley.
El paque...
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