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Visualizing the Venezuela earthquakes in maps and charts
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
By Annette Choi, Rosa de Acosta, Becky Pinnington, Lou Robinson, Curt Merrill, CNN
(CNN) — Two major back-to-back earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening. More than 160 people have been confirmed dead on Thursday morning with hundreds more injured, and the death toll is expected to ri...
Key takeaway More than 160 people have been confirmed dead on Thursday morning with hundreds more injured, and the death toll is expected to rise.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso 's own experience with cross-border emergencies may inform its residents' understanding of the challenges facing Venezuela and Colombia as they respond to the devastating earthquakes. The city's proximity to the international border and its history of cooperation with neighboring Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, have honed its emergency response capabilities. As Venezuela and Colombia work to assess damage and restore critical infrastructure, El Paso's own emergency management officials may be watching with interest, considering how their own protocols might be applied or adapted in a similar scenario. The impact of the earthquakes on internet connectivity and telecommunications infrastructure is also likely to resonate with El Paso's business and community leaders, who recognize the vital role that reliable communication plays in responding to and recovering from disasters.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
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What is this story about? By Annette Choi, Rosa de Acosta, Becky Pinnington, Lou Robinson, Curt Merrill, CNN
(CNN) — Two major back-to-back earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening. More than 160 people have been confirmed dead on Thursday morning with hundreds more injured, and the death toll is expected to ri...
When was this published? This article was first published on June 25, 2026 by KVIA ABC-7 and curated for The El Paso readers.
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