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Trump Closes Venezuelan Airspace Amid Military Tensions

11/29/2025

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United States President Donald Trump declared the airspace over Venezuela closed in its entirety.
Trump indicated United States military actions against drug boats could lead to land operations.
Venezuela's military, facing low wages and outdated equipment, may desert if attacked.
Nicolás Maduro, President of Venezuela, plans guerrilla resistance at more than 280 locations and an anarchization strategy to disrupt Caracas.

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United States President Donald Trump declared the airspace over Venezuela closed in its entirety.
Trump indicated United States military actions against drug boats could lead to land operations.
Venezuela's military, facing low wages and outdated equipment, may desert if attacked.
Nicolás Maduro, President of Venezuela, plans guerrilla resistance at more than 280 locations and an anarchization strategy to disrupt Caracas.