Simón Bolívar International Airport Archives

U.S. raises humanitarian aid to Venezuela to $386 million

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — The United States has increased its humanitarian assistance for Venezuela to $386 million following the June 24 earthquakes and announced the launch of an air bridge to speed the delivery of relief supplies, the U.S. Department of State said Wednesday. According to a statement from the Office of the Spokesperson, authorities […]

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 […]

From the detention center to the earthquake: The tragedy of Venezuelans deported from the U.S.

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.— The morning of Wednesday, June 24, began with images of relief. A video released by Melvin Maldonado, head of the official migrant repatriation mission, showed a group of Venezuelans who had just arrived after U.S. authorities deported them walking through Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía. They were the passengers on Flight […]

Health Minister raises earthquake death toll to 235, reports more than 4,300 injured

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

The Daily Journal.— Venezuela’s Ministry of Health updated the casualty toll following the two earthquakes that struck the country on June 24. Health Minister Carlos Alvarado raised the death toll to 235 and reported that the public hospital network has treated more than 4,300 injured people. “As of 7:00 p.m. today, the public healthcare system […]

Official death toll rises to 188, while injuries climb to 1,520

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

The Daily Journal. — The death toll from the two earthquakes that struck on Wednesday afternoon has climbed to 188, according to National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez. In an official statement released through his social media accounts, Rodríguez reported that “1,520 injured people have arrived at hospitals and are receiving medical care at this time.” […]