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The US deported them to Venezuela - hours later earthquakes struck

BBC World · Jul 2, 2026, 1:56 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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They landed on Flight 164 just before the twin quakes. Family members are desperately searching for them.

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The US deported them to Venezuela - hours later earthquakes struck

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