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‘A new chapter’: first commercial fight from US since 2019 lands in Venezuela

‘A new chapter’: first commercial fight from US since 2019 lands in Venezuela

Summary

The first direct commercial flight from the United States to Venezuela in over seven years landed in Caracas, marking a new stage in relations between the two countries. Officials from both sides described the event as a historic step toward rebuilding economic ties and opening Venezuela to global commerce.

Key Facts

  • The flight was operated by American Airlines and arrived at Venezuela’s Simón Bolívar international airport.
  • It is the first direct US commercial flight to Venezuela since March 2019.
  • Relations worsened after President Donald Trump ordered an operation targeting Venezuela's president Nicolás Maduro.
  • The US diplomat called this flight part of a three-phase plan for stabilizing Venezuela, rebooting its economy, and moving toward political change.
  • Venezuelan officials expressed excitement about reconnecting with the world through this new route.
  • The airport symbolizes years of crisis, with many Venezuelans having left the country due to economic and political difficulties.
  • Passengers and diplomats welcomed the flight as a positive sign for travel and cooperation.
  • This event follows a period of severed diplomatic and commercial ties between the US and Venezuela.
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