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Trump Warns Airlines Amid Escalating Venezuela Military Action

11/30/2025

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President Donald Trump warned airlines to avoid Venezuelan airspace as the U.S. increases military actions against drug trafficking organizations.
In a social media post, he advised "all airlines, pilots, drug dealers and human traffickers" to stay clear of the area.
The U.S. has positioned military assets near Venezuela, with Trump stating that land strikes will begin "very soon."
Critics, including former military officials and the UN's High Commissioner for Human Rights, argue that these strikes violate international law.
The administration claims targeted boats were carrying narcotics, but no evidence has been provided.

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President Donald Trump warned airlines to avoid Venezuelan airspace as the U.S. increases military actions against drug trafficking organizations.
In a social media post, he advised "all airlines, pilots, drug dealers and human traffickers" to stay clear of the area.
The U.S. has positioned military assets near Venezuela, with Trump stating that land strikes will begin "very soon."
Critics, including former military officials and the UN's High Commissioner for Human Rights, argue that these strikes violate international law.
The administration claims targeted boats were carrying narcotics, but no evidence has been provided.