Venezuela's defense and foreign ministries issued a joint condemnation Thursday after detecting unauthorized U.S. combat aircraft operating 75 kilometers from its Caribbean coastline on October 2, 2025. Foreign Minister Yvan Gil called the incident a "provocation threatening national sovereignty," emphasizing violations of international aviation protocols.
Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López accused Washington of "military harassment" against the peace-seeking Venezuelan population, warning: "Don't make that mistake" regarding potential attacks. The ministers highlighted multiple unauthorized incursions they claim endanger regional airspace safety.
This escalation follows years of strained Venezuela-U.S. relations, with Caracas framing the incident as part of broader geopolitical tensions. Analysts note such developments could impact Caribbean security dynamics and energy trade routes critical to Asian markets.
