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Venezuelans scour collapsed buildings by hand while government machinery stands unused
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 1, 2026
· 6 min read
By Max Saltman, Isa Soares, Madalena Araujo, CNN
(CNN) — As Venezuelans in La Guaira continued to pick through the rubble of downed buildings yesterday, a government excavator stood immobile next to a pile of concrete and bent rebar.
There is plenty of work to do nearly a week after two massi...
Key takeaway “People are outraged,” said political analyst Carmen Beatriz Fernández, director of the consulting firm DataStrategia.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The situation in Venezuela has significant implications for El Paso , given the city's experience with cross-border humanitarian efforts. As Venezuelans struggle to recover from the devastating earthquakes, El Paso's own emergency response systems and non-profit organizations may be called upon to provide aid. The city's proximity to the border and its history of providing assistance to neighboring countries make it a potential hub for relief efforts. Furthermore, the crisis in Venezuela may lead to an influx of refugees or asylum seekers in the El Paso area, putting a strain on local resources and highlighting the need for effective coordination between government agencies and community organizations. As the situation in Venezuela continues to unfold, El Paso residents and officials should be prepared to respond to the potential consequences of this disaster.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? By Max Saltman, Isa Soares, Madalena Araujo, CNN
(CNN) — As Venezuelans in La Guaira continued to pick through the rubble of downed buildings yesterday, a government excavator stood immobile next to a pile of concrete and bent rebar.
There is plenty of work to do nearly a week after two massi...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 1, 2026 by KVIA ABC-7 and curated for The El Paso readers.
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