Venezuelans deported from the U.S. were killed hours later in powerful quakes

One hundred forty-six Venezuelans deported from Texas arrived in Caracas on June twenty-fourth. Hours later, twin earthquakes struck the Venezuelan capital. According to NPR News, the newly arrived deportees sheltering at a guarded hotel were among those killed in the quakes. The incident raises urgent questions about deportation safety and preparation when natural disasters strike.

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