Trump says that he will allow reopening of Venezuelan airspace

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 75% complete by By News AgenciesJanuary 29, 2026 at 07:40 PM

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In January 2026, US President Donald Trump announced the reopening of Venezuelan commercial airspace, signaling significant US control over the country. Trump stated that he informed interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez of upcoming visits from US oil companies seeking projects. He assured the safety of American citizens traveling to Venezuela, citing strong US control. This decision follows a US military attack on Venezuela earlier in the month, which resulted in the abduction of former President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. American Airlines plans to resume flights pending US administration approval and secure conditions, after the US suspended commercial flights to Venezuela in 2019. The US has used the threat of further military action to align Venezuela with its priorities.

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Transportation Department 40% Mexico 40% Cuba 40% Marco Rubio 40% New York City 50% Cilia Flores 50% American Airlines 60% Nicolas Maduro (Maduro) 70% Delcy Rodriguez ×270% Donald Trump ×490% United States ×690% Venezuela ×995%

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