US-Ordered Venezuela Airspace Shutdown Disrupts Global Flights
The airspace over Venezuela remains under intense scrutiny this week after former U.S. President Donald Trump announced this weekend that air traffic above and surrounding the South American nation would be closed indefinitely. Flight tracking data from Flightradar24 shows significant disruptions to commercial aviation routes, with multiple international carriers canceling Venezuela-bound flights through December.
Aviation analysts confirm that major airlines including Avianca and Copa Airlines have suspended operations to Caracas' Simón Bolívar International Airport. The sudden closure has left hundreds of passengers stranded across Latin America, with diplomatic efforts underway to coordinate emergency flight clearances.
While current U.S. administration officials have not formally endorsed Trump's declaration, regional security experts note increased military aircraft activity along Venezuela's borders. The development comes amid ongoing political tensions between Washington and Caracas, though Venezuelan authorities have yet to issue an official response regarding the airspace restrictions.
