Over 100 Venezuelans deported before earthquakes missing
By The BriefBrief
More than 100 Venezuelans deported from the US were in a hotel when earthquakes struck Venezuela and survivors say they are missing.
WHO:ICE Flight Monitor (Human Rights First initiative); deported Venezuelans
WHAT:More than 100 Venezuelans deported on a Miami-to-Caracas flight were held in a hotel when earthquakes struck and are missing.
WHEN:Jun 29, 2026 at 6:02 PM ET
WHERE:Caracas, Venezuela
WHY:The earthquakes struck hours after the deportation flight arrived in Caracas, leaving people missing amid the scramble to find survivors and bodies.
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