Expelled from the U.S. on the Day of the Quake, They Die in Hotel Collapse

A group of 147 Venezuelan migrants, recently deported from the United States, faced a tragic fate when the hotel they were housed in collapsed during a devastating earthquake. Fourteen individuals from this group perished in the disaster, underscoring the perilous conditions many deportees encounter.

The collapse occurred while the group was staying at a hotel, a temporary accommodation following their expulsion from the U.S. The earthquake's impact proved fatal for a significant portion of the recently arrived Venezuelans. Amidst the devastation, rescue efforts managed to find only 12 survivors from the group of 147.

This incident brings to light the vulnerability of deported individuals, particularly when faced with unforeseen natural calamities. The circumstances surrounding their stay in the collapsed hotel and their survival rate raise critical questions about the support and safety measures in place for deportees in the aftermath of such events.