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• Ricardo Meier
Venezuela earthquake knocks out Caracas/Simón Bolívar operations; Colombia takes over NOTAM support for Maiquetía FIR
A shallow 7.1-magnitude earthquake damaged Caracas’ Simón Bolívar International Airport, forcing suspension of all flight operations, and disrupted air traffic infrastructure across northern Venezuela. Colombia’s civil aviation authority temporarily assumes NOTAM issuance and dissemination for the Maiquetía FIR. LATAM Colombia also waives select traveler fees for bookings June 25–July 1.
CNN
• Yoyo Chow
