A hotel sheltering over 100 Venezuelans recently deported from the United States collapsed during a pair of powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24, according to families of those affected.

The U.S. repatriation flight carrying the individuals arrived in Venezuela around 10 a.m. on June 24, with reports indicating 146 people were aboard. Following their arrival, many were directed to the Hotel Santuario La Llanada, a detail confirmed by family members who spoke with ABC News.

One individual, Rosvelis Boscan Chacin, 47, called his daughter at 3 p.m. on the day of arrival, inquiring about his address but stating he would not be taken home that same day. His daughter described him as the "pillar of our family, a father to seven kids."

The earthquakes, a 7.2 magnitude followed by a 7.5 magnitude tremor, devastated parts of Venezuela, leading to widespread destruction and significant loss of life. As of the reporting, at least 1,719 people have died and over 5,000 were injured, with rescue operations ongoing.

Luisa Quintero shared that her aunt, Johana Pineda, her husband Richard Pereira, and their son, Richi, were on the flight from the U.S. While Pineda and her 7-year-old son survived the hotel collapse with minor injuries, Pereira died. Quintero learned of their presence in Venezuela through a government-posted video of the flight's arrival.

Quintero's family members had been residing in Tennessee since 2023 and were seeking asylum. They were reportedly detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement during a routine check-in the week prior to their deportation, with the repatriation flight occurring just two days later.

Families of those impacted expressed their devastation and trauma following the collapse. The hotel's destruction amidst the earthquake has raised questions about the accommodation provided to deportees and the safety measures in place.

Rescue efforts continue in Venezuela as authorities search for survivors under the rubble. The full extent of casualties among the hotel's residents is still being determined as recovery operations progress.