Venezuela Declares Emergency After 2 Quakes Shut Caracas Airport
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Updated · ve.usembassy.gov · Jun 28
Venezuela Declares Emergency After 2 Quakes Shut Caracas Airport
3 articles · Updated · ve.usembassy.gov · Jun 28
Summary
Simon Bolivar International Airport in Caracas closed to commercial flights after earthquake damage, prompting Venezuela to declare a state of emergency and deploy first responders nationwide.
Two earthquakes struck the northern coast on June 24, with shaking felt across Venezuela and into Colombia, while widespread power and internet outages disrupted communications and transport.
Copa suspended Caracas service until at least July 2, though international flights from Valencia, Barquisimeto, Barcelona and Maracaibo continue; Avianca also launched Bogota-Valencia service and added charters.
Land crossings into Colombia and Brazil remain open but pass through Level 4 U.S. travel-warning areas, and rail services plus non-essential activities have been temporarily canceled.
The U.S. Embassy in Caracas said it is providing emergency passport and other urgent services, but assistance outside the capital remains limited.