The death toll from the two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 continues to rise. Authorities now report 3,685 fatalities, while search operations are drawing to a close after nearly two weeks spent sifting through the rubble. Several international rescue teams have left the country after finding no survivors in recent days.
Interim President Delcy Rodríguez announced the launch of a plan to allow the gradual resumption of commercial flights on a runway at Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía, which was severely damaged by the earthquake. However, the airport remains largely reserved for humanitarian operations while repairs continue.
International aid remains mobilized
The United States is participating in the airport's rehabilitation efforts, particularly in air traffic control and ground logistics. Nearly 2,000 U.S. military personnel are deployed in the region, while the warship USS Fort Lauderdale is assisting in the delivery of humanitarian aid to the disaster areas.
The disaster has left the country deeply scarred. More than 16,000 residents have lost their homes, while the United Nations estimates the economic damage at $6,7 billion. The organization also mentions several thousand potential missing persons, although Venezuelan authorities have still not released an official figure on this point.
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