Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez has announced that the Simon Bolivar International Airport, which suffered significant damage during the twin earthquakes on June 24, will soon resume commercial operations. While the facility has been restricted to humanitarian aid since the disaster, authorities are now activating an alternative runway to restore regular travel. This recovery effort is being bolstered by the U.S. military, which has provided crucial support in air traffic control, ground logistics, and infrastructure repairs, with American officials currently coordinating with commercial airlines to finalize a timeline for a full return to service.

The region remains in a state of crisis as search and rescue missions transition into recovery efforts, with the death toll climbing past 3,500. Thousands of residents in La Guaira have been left homeless, forced to live in makeshift tent cities as the country grapples with the aftermath of the 7.3 and 7.5 magnitude tremors. With damages estimated at $6.7 billion and essential infrastructure already strained by previous economic instability, the road to recovery is long. International aid remains critical, as local families struggle to find basic necessities while the government works to stabilize the nation's damaged transportation hubs and provide long-term shelter for the displaced.