SOUTHCOM Commander denies U.S. control of Maiquetía airport

The Daily Journal.— Francis L. Donovan, commander of the United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), denied on Tuesday that U.S. forces have taken control of Simón Bolívar International Airport in La Guaira state. Speaking during a virtual press conference, the senior military officer emphasized that the U.S. contingent has one mission: to help channel humanitarian assistance […]

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SOUTHCOM Commander visits Maiquetía

By Julio A. López Four-star Marine Corps General Francis L. Donovan, commander of the United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), conducted an operational visit on Monday, July 6, to Simón Bolívar International Airport, where he inspected the deployment of U.S. forces supporting humanitarian assistance operations following the devastating June 24 earthquakes. The significance of the visit […]

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U.S. Conducts Aerial Military Exercise Over Caracas Under Southern Command Supervision

The Daily Journal.- Two MV-22B Osprey aircraft belonging to the United States Marine Corps flew over Caracas this Saturday to carry out a military exercise at the facilities of the U.S. Embassy in the Venezuelan capital. Through the diplomatic mission’s official social media account, it was explained that the deployment aimed to “ensure the military’s […]

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