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Venezuela Slams Trump’s Threat to Close Airspace

11/30/2025

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Venezuela condemned U.S. President Donald Trump's comments about closing its airspace, calling them a colonialist threat to sovereignty.
The Venezuelan foreign minister labeled Trump's remarks extravagant, illegal, and unjustified aggression.
Trump posted on Truth Social warning airlines after an FAA advisory about a worsening security situation, prompting some flights to be canceled.
The United States has increased its Caribbean presence to counter drug smuggling but cannot close another country's airspace.

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Venezuela condemned U.S. President Donald Trump's comments about closing its airspace, calling them a colonialist threat to sovereignty.
The Venezuelan foreign minister labeled Trump's remarks extravagant, illegal, and unjustified aggression.
Trump posted on Truth Social warning airlines after an FAA advisory about a worsening security situation, prompting some flights to be canceled.
The United States has increased its Caribbean presence to counter drug smuggling but cannot close another country's airspace.