Trump declares Venezuelan airspace 'fully closed' as US–Venezuela tensions surge |
Washington: A major geopolitical escalation unfolded on Saturday, November 29, after former US President Donald Trump declared all airspace “above and surrounding Venezuela” completely closed, issuing the directive through a post on Truth Social. The dramatic announcement adds fuel to an already volatile standoff between the United States and Venezuela, marked by expanding military operations, diplomatic hostilities, and legal uncertainties.
Trump’s message, addressed to “airlines, pilots, drug dealers, and human traffickers”, comes amid a sweeping US military buildup in the Caribbean under Operation Southern Spear, an ongoing campaign targeting drug-trafficking networks linked to Venezuela. Since September, US air and maritime strikes against alleged trafficking vessels have killed at least 80 people, amplifying concerns of a widening........