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The Venezuelan authorities have issued a firm ultimatum to international airlines, demanding they restart operations to the country within 48 hours or risk losing their operating licenses.
Multiple international carriers suspended their flights to Venezuela after the American FAA issued a warning about increased military activity in the region.
This alert followed as the US government increased tensions by sending military assets to the Caribbean region, including what reports describe as enhanced naval deployment.
"Revoking flight permissions would only isolate the country further," cautioned the global aviation body.
American aviation warning specifically mentioned concerns about operating in the MaiquetÃa region, citing worsening safety situation and heightened defense activities.
Venezuela's main international hub, which serves Caracas, has seen dramatically decreased global connectivity despite certain carriers maintaining services.
Industry groups have urged Venezuelan authorities to remove the ultimatum, warning that further reduction in connectivity would damage Venezuela's interests.
Industry representatives stressed that member airlines had only briefly halted operations and remained dedicated to reinstating services when conditions improve.
US-Venezuela relations have worsened amid increased US military presence in the region, which US officials state aims to combat drug trafficking.
Recent military actions have included multiple strikes against alleged narcotics shipments in Caribbean waters since early September.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has vehemently denounced both the military strikes and broader US presence, alleging the US of seeking regime change.
In public comments, Maduro asserted that "They will not defeat Venezuela, we are invincible."
The United States has repeatedly characterized Maduro as an undemocratic ruler, citing controversial 2024 elections that global monitors considered irregular.
Despite tensions, US President Donald Trump has left open the option for dialogue with Maduro, suggesting that "eventually, I will speak with him."
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