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Un grupo de venezolanos fue deportado de EE.UU. horas antes del sismo. El hotel donde se alojaban colapsó
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 30, 2026
· 6 min read
Por Osmary Hernández y Rocío Muñoz-Ledo, CNN en Español
Darwin Eliezer Serrano López alcanzó a llamar a su familia la mañana en que llegó a Venezuela, tras haber sido deportado desde Estados Unidos. Horas más tarde, ese mismo día, el hotel al que fue trasladado junto a otros 145 venezolanos com...
Key takeaway Horas más tarde, ese mismo día, el hotel al que fue trasladado junto a otros 145 venezolanos como parte del proceso de repatriación colapsó durante los fuertes terremotos que sacudieron el país.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The deportation of 146 Venezuelans from the United States, which included a stop in the El Paso area is not mentioned, but the event has a direct connection to the local community due to the US immigration policies that led to their deportation. The devastating collapse of the hotel where they were being temporarily housed after their arrival in Venezuela is a stark reminder of the complexities and risks involved in the repatriation process. For El Pasoans, this tragedy hits close to home, as the city has long been a key point of entry and departure for migrants and asylum seekers. The fact that these individuals were deported from the US just hours before the earthquake highlights the need for greater awareness and support for those affected by US immigration policies, as well as the importance of ensuring the safety and dignity of all individuals involved in the repatriation process.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? Por Osmary Hernández y Rocío Muñoz-Ledo, CNN en Español
Darwin Eliezer Serrano López alcanzó a llamar a su familia la mañana en que llegó a Venezuela, tras haber sido deportado desde Estados Unidos. Horas más tarde, ese mismo día, el hotel al que fue trasladado junto a otros 145 venezolanos com...
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