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More than 100 Venezuelans deported from the U.S. hours before earthquakes are missing
Summary by The Trophy Club Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Gisela Salomon | The Associated Press , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· June 30, 2026
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Key points The flight, which arrived just hours before the earthquakes, carried 146 Venezuelans, including women and children. They were being held in a hotel in La Guaira when the earthquakes struck.
A recent deportation flight from Miami to Venezuela has raised concerns after the destination was hit by earthquakes. The flight, which arrived just hours before the earthquakes, carried 146 Venezuelans, including women and children. They were being held in a hotel in La Guaira when the earthquakes struck.
The situation on the ground is dire, with survivors reporting a scramble to find those buried in the rubble. Some deportees escaped the hotel and were seen walking the streets, looking for help. Further details about the incident and the fate of those involved can be found through sources tracking deportation flights and human rights initiatives.
Information about the missing individuals and the aftermath of the earthquakes is available from organizations such as Human Rights First and their ICE Flight Monitor initiative.
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Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) ·
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