Venezuelan Deportees Face New Ordeal Amidst Earthquakes in La Guaira
Over 100 Venezuelans deported from the US were staying in a hotel in La Guaira, Venezuela, when powerful earthquakes struck the country. Survivors recount their harrowing experiences of escaping the rubble and the subsequent struggle to find help and communicate…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, June 30, 2026 —
A group of over 100 Venezuelans, recently deported from the United States, found themselves in the midst of another crisis when powerful earthquakes struck La Guaira, Venezuela. The deportees were reportedly staying in a hotel in the coastal city when the tremors hit, forcing them to flee collapsing structures and navigate the immediate aftermath.
Survivors have described harrowing experiences of escaping the rubble of the hotel and the surrounding areas. The suddenness of the earthquakes left many in a state of shock and fear, compounding the difficulties they were already facing following their deportation.
Following the initial seismic events, many of the deportees faced significant challenges in finding immediate assistance and attempting to communicate with family and friends. The disruption caused by the earthquakes made communication lines difficult to establish, leaving some individuals still unaccounted for as of the latest reports.
The situation highlights the precarious circumstances of vulnerable populations, who can be disproportionately affected by natural disasters, especially when facing other significant life challenges.
Further details regarding the extent of damage to the hotel and the surrounding infrastructure in La Guaira, as well as specific numbers of those injured or still missing, were not immediately available. The focus for many survivors has been on immediate safety and reconnecting with loved ones in the chaotic post-earthquake environment.
Story summarized from the original created by Rubén Rosario on wsvn.com, see more information here.
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