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Hours After US Deportation, Over 100 Venezuelans Trapped In Deadly Earthquake

More than 100 Venezuelans deported from the U.S. were trapped in a deadly earthquake hours after arrival.

Visa & Immigration desk
NRI HeraldJune 30, 2026
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Hours After US Deportation, Over 100 Venezuelans Trapped In Deadly Earthquake

More than 100 Venezuelans deported from the United States were trapped in a deadly earthquake hours after their arrival in Venezuela, according to reports.

The deportees had been sent back to Venezuela on a flight from the U.S. before the earthquake struck, leaving them stranded in the affected area.

The earthquake caused significant destruction and loss of life, with the deported individuals among those caught in the disaster.

Authorities are working to assess the situation and provide assistance to the trapped Venezuelans, though details on rescue efforts remain limited.

The incident highlights the dangers faced by deportees returned to crisis-prone regions.

Visa & Immigration desk · June 30, 2026
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