US Deports Venezuelans Hours Before Earthquakes Strike, Many Remain Missing

US Deports Venezuelans Hours Before Earthquakes Strike in Venezuela

At least 146 individuals from Venezuela were deported to their home country by US authorities just hours before two deadly earthquakes struck the region on Wednesday.

According to reports, the group was detained at a hotel after arriving in the US. Satellite images have confirmed that the hotel collapsed amid the destruction caused by the earthquakes.

The exact number of fatalities and missing persons is not yet known, but officials have confirmed that some individuals are confirmed dead while many remain unaccounted for.

Details on the circumstances surrounding the deportations and the immediate aftermath of the earthquakes are still emerging. The US government has not released an official statement regarding the incident.

The two earthquakes struck Venezuela last Wednesday, causing significant damage and loss of life. The full extent of the disaster is still being assessed.

The Venezuelan government has issued a statement expressing concern for the welfare of its citizens who were deported to the country during this time.

Source: Al Jazeera