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More than 100 Venezuelans who were deported from the US hours before the earthquakes are missing
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: AP , as published by ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC)
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway It is known that over 100 individuals who were deported from the US were being held in a hotel at the time of the earthquakes.
A recent development has left many Venezuelans unaccounted for after earthquakes struck their home country. It is known that over 100 individuals who were deported from the US were being held in a hotel at the time of the earthquakes. These individuals had been sent back to Venezuela just hours before the earthquakes occurred.
The full circumstances of their situation are not entirely clear, but it has been reported that they are now missing. For more information on this situation, readers can refer to the original report from ABC13 Houston, which may provide further details and updates as they become available.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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