Donald Trump says airspace above and around Venezuela is closed

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by ReutersNovember 29, 2025 at 03:55 PM

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US President Donald Trump recently announced that the airspace above and surrounding Venezuela is to be closed entirely. The Venezuelan government responded with a statement, calling Trump's comments a "colonialist threat" against their sovereignty and violating international law. The government demanded respect for its airspace and refused to accept foreign orders or threats. As a result, all migrant deportation flights were suspended. The US defense department did not comment on the matter. The announcement comes amid ongoing tensions between the US and Venezuela, with Trump authorizing covert CIA operations in the country and accusing President Nicolás Maduro of involvement in drug trafficking.

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