# The US deported them to Venezuela - hours later earthquakes struck

- Published: 2026-07-02T01:56:17Z
- Updated: 2026-07-02T16:21:18Z
- Section: World
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3eyxjy01y3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · World
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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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