Trump closes airspace over Venezuela: what is happening at the border

Closure of airspace over Venezuela

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the closure of airspace over Venezuela, expressing concerns about the activities of drug traffickers and human traffickers. In his message posted on the social network Truth Social, Trump urged all airlines, pilots, and other aviation participants to pay attention to the new restrictions.

In accordance with the new measures, Venezuela has revoked flight permits for six airlines, indicating a deterioration in the situation in the region. The U.S. will soon begin taking action against Venezuelan drug couriers on land, while American armed forces are increasing their military presence in the Caribbean. These actions are part of a strategy aimed at combating drug trafficking and other criminal activities in the region.

Escalation of tensions

Furthermore, the United States has designated Nicolas Maduro and his associates as members of a foreign terrorist organization. In response, Venezuela has declared a mass mobilization and is gathering troops at the border, indicating an escalation of tensions in relations between the countries.

Trump emphasized the seriousness of the situation, stating: 'To all airlines, pilots, drug traffickers, and human traffickers, please note that the airspace over Venezuela and around it is closed. Thank you for your attention to this matter!'

This development reflects the escalation of the conflict between the U.S. and Venezuela, driven by drug trafficking issues and political instability in the country. The closure of airspace and the announcement of terrorist links by the U.S. may lead to further deterioration of relations, already accompanied by military activities. Meanwhile, the mobilization of Venezuelan troops indicates the country's readiness to respond to external pressure, which could have serious implications for security in the region.