Venezuela has canceled the operating rights of six major airlines, including Iberia Airlines and Turkish AirlinesAfter they responded to Western warnings and stopped the roads following the military deployment of American forces in the region.
The Venezuelan Civil Aviation Authority also canceled flight rights Latam, handle, Avianca and goalaccusing companies Participation in “acts of state terrorism promoted by the United States.” in a social media post on Thursday.
the US Federal Aviation Administration (Angolan Armed Forces) Airlines warned last week about Potential risks when flying in Venezuelan airspacePointing to “the deterioration of the security situation and the increase in military activity.”
Other national aviation regulators have also issued warnings in the wake of a major US naval deployment in the Caribbean, which Venezuela’s authoritarian president has said he will do. Nicolas Maduroa pretext to overthrow him.
IberiaThe company, owned by British International Airways Group, said on Thursday: “It is not possible to work in areas where there are high security risks.”. This is the current situation in Venezuela, where the Spanish aviation authority AESA recommends against flying at this time.
“The company is confident that Once calm is restored in the area, normal operations can also resume“.
he American spread – which includes the world’s most advanced aircraft carrier, more than 14,000 personnel, dozens of warships and a fast-attack nuclear submarine – carried out operations Attacks against vessels allegedly linked to drug traffickingKilling more than 83 people. President Donald Trump has been vague about the mission’s true goals.
“We can do things the good way, that’s okay, and if we have to do them the bad way, that’s okay too.“Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on Tuesday.”I won’t tell you what the point is.“.
MatureThe revolutionary socialist who has been in power since 2013, Washington accuses him of running the Sun Cartelan alleged drug trafficking cartel controlled by Venezuela’s political and military elites, which the United States on Monday designated as Foreign terrorist organization. The reward offered by the US Department of Justice for information leading to the arrest of Maduro 50 million US dollars.
Tuesday, Maduro met his supporters in CaracasHe described the tensions with the United States as “crucial to the existence of the republic.” “If the country needs it, we will give our lives“, He said.
On Wednesday during a visit US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseththe The Dominican Republic allowed Washington to operate in restricted areas Inside its San Isidro Air Base and Las Americas Airport, on the outskirts of the capital, Santo Domingo.
“We are very serious about this mission,” Hegseth said, speaking alongside reporters. Dominican President Luis AbinaderAdding that Washington hopes to “expand (the model) with other countries that want to partner with us” in combating drug trafficking.
US forces also carried out this month Trainings in Trinidad and TobagoThe coast of which, at its closest point, is only a few kilometers from Venezuela.
Thursday’s flight ban leaves Venezuela, long under US sanctions, even more isolated Only a few airlines operate some routes to Cuba, Colombia, Panama, Curacao and Bolivia.
Portuguese airline handle He said he “has been traveling to Venezuela for nearly 50 years and wants to continue serving the Venezuelan community and diaspora in that region.” It cannot do so due to the “lack of security conditions imposed by its internal regulations” and the Brazilian authorities.
AviancaColombia’s national airline and part of Abra Holdings, registered in the United Kingdom, have asked aviation authorities “Quickly clarify” your recommendations.
“Avianca confirms its deep commitment and appreciation to Venezuela, as well as its firm determination to resume and expand flights… as soon as conditions allow,” he said. Gul declined to comment.