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Sobrevivió con su bebé de 18 días durante 30 horas bajo los escombros. “No sabía cómo, pero yo me iba a salvar”
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 4, 2026
· 4 min read
Por Anabella González y Iván Pérez Sarmenti, CNN en Español
Por más de 30 horas, Dayana Patiño y su pequeño bebé, de apenas 18 días, estuvieron bajo los escombros de un derrumbe luego de los terremotos que sacudieron a Venezuela el 24 de junio. Aunque no tenía idea cómo, ella confiaba en que ib...
Key takeaway 645 personas murieron por los sismos ocurridos hace más de una semana en Venezuela, según informó el Gobierno en un balance publicado este viernes.
Why this matters in The El Paso
While the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela may seem like a distant tragedy, the story of Dayana Patiño and her 18-day-old baby's survival resonates deeply in a city like El Paso , where community and family ties are strong. As El Pasoans follow the news of the disaster, they can't help but think of their own loved ones and the importance of being prepared for emergencies. The fact that Dayana and her baby were rescued after 30 hours under the rubble is a testament to the human spirit and the dedication of rescue workers. In El Paso, where residents have experienced their own share of natural disasters and emergencies, the story serves as a reminder to review emergency plans and protocols, and to appreciate the bravery and selflessness of first responders and rescue teams who work tirelessly to save lives.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 4, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Por Anabella González y Iván Pérez Sarmenti, CNN en Español
Por más de 30 horas, Dayana Patiño y su pequeño bebé, de apenas 18 días, estuvieron bajo los escombros de un derrumbe luego de los terremotos que sacudieron a Venezuela el 24 de junio. Aunque no tenía idea cómo, ella confiaba en que ib...
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