More than 100 Venezuelans who were deported from the US hours before the earthquakes are missing

Over 100 Venezuelans deported from the U.S. hours before earthquakes were staying in a hotel in La Guaira when the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes struck, leaving many missing or injured. Survivors, including Lisbeth Portillo, described fleeing the rubble and seeking help, while the Venezuelan government reported more than 1,700 deaths. U.S. deportation flights to Venezuela resumed in February 2025 after a 13-month pause.