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Maiquetía

American  
[mahy-ke-tee-ah] / ˌmaɪ kɛˈti ɑ /

noun

  1. a city in the Federal District, in N Venezuela.


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While a number of airlines, including Panama's Copa and Venezuela's state-owned Conviasa, have continued to fly in and out of Maiquetía, the suspensions have severely curtailed the number of international flights.

From BBC Nov. 25, 2025

She was born in Maiquetía, Venezuela, where her mother was a seamstress and her father a representative for Singer sewing machines.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 3, 2025

The hunt for Francis ended with his capture at Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía before he could flee the Venezuelan capital, Interpol’s Venezuela director general, Carlos Gárate Rondón, said Wednesday.

From Washington Post Sep. 22, 2022

“The level of anger I have is not normal,” said Mr. Maiquetía, cradling his newborn daughter, Alena, one afternoon.

From New York Times Apr. 10, 2020

There was the international airport of Maiquetía, where his father once worked as a pilot.

From The New Yorker Jun. 3, 2019

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