The Venezuelan government issued a sharp rebuke on Saturday, November 29, 2025, denouncing a social media post by former U.S. President Donald Trump that called for the closure of airspace "above and surrounding Venezuela in its entirety." Officials in Caracas labeled the statement a violation of international law and an act of aggression against national sovereignty.
In an official response, Venezuela emphasized its exclusive rights over its airspace under the 1944 Chicago Convention, which grants states full control of territorial skies. The government accused Trump of threatening "extraterritorial jurisdiction" and warned that such rhetoric could escalate tensions between the two nations.
Trump's post on Truth Social, addressed to "all Airlines, Pilots, Drug Dealers, and Human Traffickers," did not clarify the legal basis or enforcement mechanisms for the proposed closure. Venezuelan authorities called the move an "immoral act" that contravenes the UN Charter’s prohibition on the use of force.
The statement urged the international community to reject what it described as U.S. interference, reaffirming Venezuela’s commitment to defending its sovereignty through legal channels. Analysts suggest the exchange highlights lingering diplomatic friction despite recent efforts to stabilize bilateral relations.
