Airspace Shut Down Amid Rising Tensions
President Donald Trump announced Saturday that all airspace above and around Venezuela is now fully closed. In a statement on Truth Social, he urged “all airlines, pilots, drug dealers, and human traffickers” to regard the area as completely off-limits.
U.S. Warns Airlines of Heightened Risks
The announcement follows a recent advisory from the U.S. aviation regulator, which cautioned major airlines about a “potentially hazardous situation” due to worsening security conditions and increased military activity in and around Venezuela.
Venezuela Revokes Airline Permissions
In response to escalating tensions, Venezuela revoked operating rights for six major international carriers. Those airlines had already suspended service after the FAA issued its warning.
What Comes Next
The developments mark another escalation in U.S.–Venezuela relations, raising uncertainty for international travel and air safety in the region.
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