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Maiquetía’s gradual reopening to begin with 30% of flights

August 27, 2026August 27, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.- Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía will resume operations for between 30% and 33% of international flights starting September 1. Transportation Minister Francisco Garcés confirmed that authorities will reopen the airport gradually while repair work continues on facilities damaged by the earthquakes that struck on June 24. Before the earthquakes damaged the […]

Death toll from earthquake in Colombia rises to 111

August 11, 2026August 11, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

Xinhua – Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella reported Monday from Bogotá that the death toll from the powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck much of the country earlier that morning had risen to 111. The earthquake’s epicenter was located in San José del Palmar, in the northwestern department of Chocó. “As of 12:30 p.m. […]