Lisbeth Portillo

Over 100 Venezuelans recently deported from the U.S. were staying at a hotel in La Guaira when earthquakes struck, causing widespread destruction and leaving many missing. Survivors, including Lisbeth Portillo, described fleeing the rubble and seeking help after the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes. The Venezuelan government reported more than 1,700 deaths, with deportees among the affected.

Over 100 Venezuelans deported from the United States arrived in Caracas hours before earthquakes struck, leaving many missing as the hotel where they were held was damaged. The deportation flight from Miami carried 146 people, including 19 women and seven children, according to ICE Flight Monitor, an initiative by Human Rights First.

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.

More than 100 Venezuelans deported from the U.S. hours before earthquakes struck Venezuela are missing, with survivors recounting being trapped in a hotel during the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes. Deportees, including women and children, were held at a La Guaira hotel when the earthquakes occurred, leading to injuries and trauma. The Venezuelan government reported over 1,700 deaths.

More than 100 Venezuelans deported from the US hours before earthquakes were in a La Guaira hotel when the quakes struck, leaving many missing or buried. Survivors, including Lisbeth Portillo, described chaos and trauma, with over 1,700 reported deaths. Deportation flights to Venezuela resumed in February 2025 after a 13-month pause.