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Venezuela vivió su noche más negra tras los sismos que golpearon al país: “Tuve que tirarme al suelo para clamar a Dios”
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 25, 2026
· 6 min read
Por Osmary Hernández y Mauricio Torres, CNN en Español
Amparo Díaz estaba en su casa, un departamento del cuarto piso de un edificio ubicado en el municipio de Chacao, cuando una fuerte sacudida de la tierra le hizo sentir que su vida corría peligro.
“¿Cómo lo viví? Trágico. Pensé que iba a m...
Key takeaway 300 heridas y daños materiales aún no cuantificados.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The devastating earthquakes in Venezuela have a direct impact on the El Paso community, given the city's strong cultural and economic ties to the Latin American country. Many El Paso residents have family and friends affected by the disaster, and local organizations are likely to play a key role in providing aid and support. As the people of Venezuela struggle to come to terms with the destruction and loss of life, El Paso's own emergency response systems and disaster relief efforts may serve as a model for how to respond to such crises. Furthermore, the city's experience in dealing with its own natural disasters, such as floods and storms, could provide valuable lessons for Venezuelan authorities as they work to rebuild and recover. El Paso's community leaders and organizations should be prepared to offer assistance and support to those affected by the earthquakes.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? Por Osmary Hernández y Mauricio Torres, CNN en Español
Amparo Díaz estaba en su casa, un departamento del cuarto piso de un edificio ubicado en el municipio de Chacao, cuando una fuerte sacudida de la tierra le hizo sentir que su vida corría peligro.
“¿Cómo lo viví? Trágico. Pensé que iba a m...
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