Maracaibo

Miraflores, a lake in Lake Maracaibo, Venezuela, is home to oil ghost towns that have been abandoned due to economic decline. Recently, US President Donald Trump announced plans to reopen Venezuelan airspace for travel, which has sparked hope among the towns' residents. The town's neat rows of detached family homes and grass lawns contrast with the country's economic struggles. The announcement has also led to discussions about political amnesty for prisoners, with some hoping for a release of opposition politicians. The situation highlights the complex relationships between Venezuela's government, US President Trump, and the country's oil industry.