Trump Says Venezuelan Airspace Should be Considered Closed

• Trump Says Venezuelan Airspace Should be Considered Closed
  by Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali, https://www.reuters.com/
  • Summary

  • US officials unaware of military plans to enforce airspace closure
  • Trump’s announcement raises questions, says retired US military officer
  • Maduro’s government condemns Trump’s comments
  • Venezuela revokes operating rights for six major airlines after FAA warning
  WASHINGTON, Nov 29 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday the airspace above and surrounding Venezuela should be considered “closed in its entirety,” but gave no further details, stirring anxiety and confusion in Caracas as his administration ramps up pressure on President Nicolas Maduro’s government.
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  “To all Airlines, Pilots, Drug Dealers, and Human Traffickers, please consider THE AIRSPACE ABOVE AND SURROUNDING VENEZUELA TO BE CLOSED IN ITS ENTIRETY,” Trump said in a Truth Social post.

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