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More than 100 Venezuelans who were deported from the US hours before the earthquakes are missing
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Gisela Salomon, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway More than 100 people who were deported from the US are now missing, having been held in a hotel when the earthquakes occurred.
A recent deportation flight from Miami to Venezuela has led to concerns about the safety of those on board. The flight arrived in Venezuela just hours before earthquakes struck the country. More than 100 people who were deported from the US are now missing, having been held in a hotel when the earthquakes occurred.
Survivors have reported a scramble to find those buried in the rubble. Further details about the situation are available from KPRC 2, including accounts from survivors and the ongoing efforts to locate those who are missing.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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