US Warns Airlines: Treat Venezuelan Airspace as Closed
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WASHINGTON — On Nov. 29, U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that the airspace above and surrounding Venezuela "should be considered closed in its entirety," giving no further details. The statement followed U.S. strikes on vessels suspected of drug smuggling since early September and a mid-November deployment of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford to the Caribbean. U.S. officials cited efforts to curb drug trafficking; Caracas called the move hostile and denied allegations. Reports also noted a recent phone call between Trump and Nicolás Maduro and the U.S. designation of Cartel de los Soles. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. Early September: U.S. begins strikes on vessels alleged to be drug smugglers.
- 2. Mid-November: USS Gerald R. Ford deploys to the Caribbean, increasing naval presence.
- 3. Nov. 24: U.S. designates Cartel de los Soles as a foreign terrorist organization.
- 4. Late November: Media report a phone call between President Trump and Nicolás Maduro.
- 5. Nov. 29: Trump posts that airspace above and surrounding Venezuela should be considered closed.
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