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Venezuelans deported by the US hours before the deadly earthquake struck are missing
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 30, 2026
· 4 min read
By Osmary Hernández and Lex Harvey, CNN
La Guaira, Venezuela (CNN) — Relatives are desperately searching for their loved ones after a hotel holding more than 100 Venezuelans who were deported by the US on Wednesday collapsed during deadly earthquakes that same evening.
A deportation flight fr...
Key takeaway A deportation flight from Miami to Venezuela’s Simón Bolívar International Airport carrying 146 people, including 19 women and 7 children, landed at 10:22 a.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The devastating earthquakes in Venezuela have a direct connection to the El Paso community, given the city's experience with migrant populations and deportation issues. Many El Pasoans have family ties or friendships with individuals who have been deported or are navigating the complex immigration system. The story of the Venezuelan deportees who were caught in the earthquake disaster serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of deportation policies. El Paso's own history of responding to migrant crises, including providing aid and shelter to asylum seekers, underscores the need for compassionate and effective support systems for those affected by deportation. As the search for survivors continues, El Pasoans may be wondering how they can help or support the families of those missing, and local organizations may be called upon to provide assistance or advocacy for those impacted by this tragedy.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? By Osmary Hernández and Lex Harvey, CNN
La Guaira, Venezuela (CNN) — Relatives are desperately searching for their loved ones after a hotel holding more than 100 Venezuelans who were deported by the US on Wednesday collapsed during deadly earthquakes that same evening.
A deportation flight fr...
When was this published? This article was first published on June 30, 2026 by KVIA ABC-7 and curated for The El Paso readers.
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