Colombians flee to Venezuela as clashes between rebel groups escalate in coca-rich border region
The Colombian border village of Tres Bocas has become a ghost town as residents flee to neighboring Venezuela to escape a new wave of violence in Colombia’s Catatumbo region that has left at least 80 people dead and displaced thousands.
Venezuela’s Opposition Leader Is Forcibly Detained and Then Released
During her detention, an aide said, Maria Corina Machado “was forced to record several videos.” She has garnered enormous support for her opposition to Nicolás Maduro.
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Venezuela Shuts Down Private and Commercial Flights with Colombia for 72 Hours
The temporary closure of Venezuelan airspace adds another layer of complexity to the already challenging regional aviation landscape, highlighting the uncertainty faced by both travelers and airlines.
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Qatar Airways Adds Bogotá, Caracas Nonstops
This new service makes QR “the first and only airline to offer non-stop flights from the Middle East to Colombia and the only Middle Eastern carrier operating in Venezuela,” increasing its Americas network to 16 destinations, with BOG and CCS joining Dallas, Miami, New York City, São Paulo, and Toronto.
Venezuela closes international border bridge with Colombia for three days
Venezuela closed its borders and airspace to Colombia on Friday, the day President Nicolas Maduro is to be sworn in as the country's highest authority.
Colombia reactivates arrest orders for top rebels blamed for deadly violence in cocaine turf war
80 killed in Colombia’s deadliest wave of violence since peace accords
Rebel Violence in the Colombian Jungle Leaves 20 Dead
At least 20 Colombian fighters from rival rebel factions were killed in weekend clashes over control of a strategic jungle area for drug trafficking, military sources and the human rights ombudsman office reported on Monday.
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Qatar Airways Adds Colombia, Venezuela Service
Qatar Airways becomes the second Middle Eastern carrier to serve Colombia, following Emirates’ one-stop daily service to Bogotá via Miami, launched in June 2024. The airline will also be the first from the Middle East to serve Venezuela.
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Bogotá and Caracas Join List of Qatar Airways’ Destinations for Summer 2025
Colombia's Bogotá and Venezuela's Caracas are the two new destinations to be served by Qatar Airways for Summer 2025.
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Venezuela's Maduro begins new term as US raise bounty for his arrest
The US announces an increased $25 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelas President Maduro on day he's sworn in for a third term.
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Qatar Airways announces launches flights to Bogotá and Caracas
This new service makes Qatar Airways the first and only airline to offer non-stop flights from the Middle East to Colombia.
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Qatar Airways launching service to Bogota and Caracas from early summer 2025
Qatar Airways announced (22-Jan-2025) plans to launch twice weekly Doha- Bogota - Caracas -Doha service from early summer 2025, using Boeing 777 -200LR equipment. The new service will make the Qatar Airways the first and only carrier to offer direct service from the Middle East to Colombia and the only Middle Eastern carrier operating in Venezuela.
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Qatar Airways expands in South America
Qatar Airways welcomes Bogotá and Caracas as its 15th and 16th Americas destinations, launching its second longest flight to the Americas