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Seven media workers confirmed dead after Venezuela earthquakes

From El Nacional · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The National Union of Press Workers (SNTP) confirmed the deaths of seven media workers following earthquakes in Venezuela.
  • The SNTP expressed condolences to the families and colleagues of the deceased.
  • The union is also seeking information on four other colleagues who remain missing after the seismic events.

The National Union of Press Workers (SNTP) in Venezuela has confirmed the tragic deaths of seven media professionals in the aftermath of earthquakes that struck the country on June 24. The organization took to social media platform X to extend its deepest condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of those lost.

The confirmed fatalities include José Ángel Rivero, Sinaí Rivas, Oriana Guedez, Lissi Contreras, Javier José Rodríguez, Emilys Sarache, and Adriany Matute. The SNTP stated, "We express our condolences and solidarity with their families, friends, and colleagues."

Adding to the sorrow, the union also reported that information is still being sought regarding four other colleagues who disappeared following the powerful seismic activity. The missing journalists are Mauren Elena Morillo, Ernesto García, Carmen Helena Valdivieso, and Melissa Sousa Visconti. The SNTP affirmed its support for the families of the missing during the ongoing search efforts, expressing hope for their safe return.

We express our condolences and solidarity with their families, friends, and colleagues.

— SNTPThe National Union of Press Workers' statement on the deaths of media workers following earthquakes.
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Originally published by El Nacional in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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