12 Dec 2018 | 10:09 AM UTC
Venezuela: Canaima airport closes indefinitely due to protests Dec. 10
Local authorities close Canaima airport until further notice due to violent protests on December 10
Event
Local authorities closed Canaima Airport (CAJ), located in Bolívar State, for an indefinite period on Monday, December 10, after protests affecting the airport turned violent. This closure significantly hinders access to Bolívar, as well as to the Angel Falls touristic destination.
Advice
Individuals traveling from, to or via Canaima Airport are advised to contact their airline for further information. Those present in the vicinity of the airport should avoid all protests as a precaution.
