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Venezuelan cemetery expands burials for earthquake victims, many of whom remain unidentified
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 7, 2026
· 3 min read
By Osmary Hernández, Rocío Muñoz-Ledo, Avery Schmitz, CNN
La Guaira state, Venezuela (CNN) — Lee este artículo en español
In the mountains of Venezuela’s La Guaira state, workers have excavated new trenches at a cemetery to bury hundreds of people killed in the powerful twin earthquakes nearl...
Key takeaway A cemetery worker told CNN that the cemetery has dug around 500 new burial plots in response to the emergency and reserved an area with about 150 graves for unidentified victims.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The devastating impact of the Venezuelan earthquakes resonates deeply in El Paso , where many residents have family ties to the affected regions. As the community in La Guaira state works to bury the unidentified victims, El Pasoans with Venezuelan roots are likely to be affected by the news, wondering if their loved ones are among those being laid to rest. The local Venezuelan community may come together to support each other and raise awareness about the ongoing recovery efforts. El Paso's own experience with cross-border connections and disaster response may also inform how the city responds to the crisis, potentially leading to local fundraising efforts or donations to support the affected areas. As the situation in Venezuela continues to unfold, El Pasoans will be watching closely, hoping for news of their loved ones and looking for ways to provide support.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? By Osmary Hernández, Rocío Muñoz-Ledo, Avery Schmitz, CNN
La Guaira state, Venezuela (CNN) — Lee este artículo en español
In the mountains of Venezuela’s La Guaira state, workers have excavated new trenches at a cemetery to bury hundreds of people killed in the powerful twin earthquakes nearl...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 7, 2026 by KVIA ABC-7 and curated for The El Paso readers.
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