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More than 100 Venezuelans deported from the U.S. hours before earthquakes are missing
By Gisela Salomon | The Associated Press at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
More than 100 people just deported from the United States were being held in a hotel when earthquakes struck Venezuela, setting off a scramble to find survivors and bodies buried in the rubble, according to survivors.
A deportation flight from Miami arrived in Venezuela hours before Wednesday’...
Key takeaway A deportation flight from Miami arrived in Venezuela hours before Wednesday’...
Why this matters in Frisco News
The devastating earthquakes in Venezuela have a direct connection to the Dallas-Fort Worth area, as some of the deportees who were on the flight from Miami may have had family or friends in the local Venezuelan community. The fact that over 100 people were deported to Venezuela just hours before the earthquakes struck raises concerns about the timing and coordination of such flights. As the local community comes to terms with the news, there may be an outpouring of support for those affected, including potential fundraising efforts or aid collections. The Venezuelan community in Frisco and surrounding areas may also be mobilizing to help their loved ones back home, and local organizations may be looking for ways to provide assistance. The tragedy in Venezuela is a stark reminder of the strong ties between the Dallas-Fort Worth area and the global community.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? More than 100 people just deported from the United States were being held in a hotel when earthquakes struck Venezuela, setting off a scramble to find survivors and bodies buried in the rubble, according to survivors.
A deportation flight from Miami arrived in Venezuela hours before Wednesday’...
When was this published? This article was first published on June 30, 2026 by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories and curated for Frisco News readers.
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