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SOUTHCOM Commander denies U.S. control of Maiquetía airport

July 8, 2026July 8, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

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 […]

SOUTHCOM Commander visits Maiquetía

July 8, 2026July 8, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

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 […]

Olayo Pereira, volunteer: “Now we all share one heart”

July 4, 2026July 4, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

He studies dentistry at the Central University of Venezuela and chose to put his experience in event organization at the service of solidarity at the collection center located in Rectorate Square. By Vanessa Davies The Daily Journal.— Good intentions alone are not enough to respond to a catastrophe. It also takes logistics, work routes, and […]

The other aftershock: The cost of the emergency market

June 30, 2026July 1, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

By Diviana Márquez — In the dim light of a makeshift produce stand in Catia La Mar, a woman clutches a wrinkled $20 bill as though it were a shield. Around her, the coastline of La Guaira still breathes the dust of buildings that gave way just five days ago under the historic 7.2 and […]

Economic reality is another earthquake: Venezuela’s reconstruction requires coordination, not a state monopoly

June 30, 2026June 30, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — Economist Asdrúbal Oliveros has brought a sobering reality to the forefront, one that forces the country to look beyond the physical destruction and the undeniable human tragedy. The recent earthquake has carved a deep crack into Venezuela’s already fragile financial structure. According to the analyst’s preliminary estimates, the material losses are […]

U.S. Southern Command announces military operation in Venezuela following earthquakes

June 26, 2026June 26, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal. — The U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) announced the immediate deployment of operational forces to support rescue and relief efforts across Venezuela following yesterday’s devastating earthquakes. The military operation follows direct orders from U.S. defense leadership in coordination with Washington’s diplomatic channels. “As directed by the Department of War, U.S. Southern Command is […]