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Deported Venezuelan man loses both legs after 40-hour hotel collapse entrapment

Jun 25, 2026·Location: La Guaira, VE

Country of origin: Venezuela

Deported Venezuelan man loses both legs after 40-hour hotel collapse entrapment
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Anderson Daniel Salcedo, 22, a construction worker who had lived in the U.S. for three years, was deported to Venezuela on June 24, 2026 via Flight 164. Upon arrival, he was taken to Hotel Santuario La Llanada in La Guaira for processing. Twin earthquakes struck hours later, collapsing the hotel. Salcedo was trapped in the rubble for 40 hours without access to his phone or documents—which had been withheld by authorities—leaving his family unable to locate or contact him during the crisis. He was rescued and admitted to Caracas's university hospital, where both of his legs were amputated due to his injuries.

Timeline

Jun 25, 2026—Salcedo rescued after approximately 40 hours trapped in rubble; admitted to Caracas university hospital with severe injuries
Jun 25, 2026—Both of Salcedo's legs amputated due to crush injuries sustained during hotel collapse
Jun 24, 2026—Anderson Daniel Salcedo deported to Venezuela via Flight 164; taken to Hotel Santuario La Llanada for processing
Jun 24, 2026—Twin earthquakes collapsed Hotel Santuario La Llanada hours after Salcedo's arrival; Salcedo trapped in rubble
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