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Le avisó a su madre que lo habían deportado de EE.UU. y estaba en Venezuela. Minutos después, quedó sepultado bajo escombros
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 16, 2026
· 7 min read
Por Susana Erazo, CNN en Español
Oswadeliz Núñez, una madre venezolana, recuerda haber discutido con su hijo Daniel cuando, a los 24 años, decidió hacerse un tatuaje. Hoy cuenta que aquel primer enojo terminó convirtiéndose en la señal que necesitaba cuando, días después de los terremotos en Ve...
Key takeaway Daniel llegó a Estados Unidos en 2022 tras cruzar la frontera con México y comenzó su solicitud de asilo.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The tragic story of Daniel, a young man deported from the US and killed in the Venezuelan earthquakes, resonates deeply in El Paso , a community familiar with the complexities of immigration and border crossings. As a city with a strong connection to the US-Mexico border, El Paso has seen its share of stories about migrants and asylum seekers, and the challenges they face in their journey. Daniel's story, which began with a border crossing in 2022, is a poignant reminder of the human cost of deportation and the uncertainty that many migrants face. For El Pasoans, Daniel's story may evoke memories of similar cases, where individuals have been deported to uncertain futures, only to face danger or tragedy. As the community processes this heartbreaking story, it may also prompt reflections on the need for more humane and compassionate immigration policies that prioritize the safety and well-being of all individuals, regardless of their immigration status.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 7 min
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What is this story about? Por Susana Erazo, CNN en Español
Oswadeliz Núñez, una madre venezolana, recuerda haber discutido con su hijo Daniel cuando, a los 24 años, decidió hacerse un tatuaje. Hoy cuenta que aquel primer enojo terminó convirtiéndose en la señal que necesitaba cuando, días después de los terremotos en Ve...
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