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Venezuelans deported from the U.S. were killed hours later in powerful quakes
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
One hundred forty-six Venezuelans were deported from Texas to Caracas on June 24. Hours after their arrival, twin earthquakes struck the city while the deportees were in a guarded hotel. The magnitude and casualties of the earthquakes were not specified in the available information.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/06/30/nx-s1-5875287/venezuela-deportees-us-quakes