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Trump news at a glance: Venezuela suspends all deportation flights after Trump airspace closure warning

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro attends a rally against a possible escalation of US actions against the country
Venezuela's president, Nicolás Maduro, attends a rally against a possible escalation of US actions against the country. Photograph: Leonardo Fernández Viloria/Reuters

The Venezuelan government has responded defiantly to heightened pressure by the US government, including Donald Trump’s statements on Saturday that the airspace above and surrounding Venezuela is to be closed.

In a statement, the Venezuelan government said Trump’s comments were a “colonialist threat” against their sovereignty and violated international law. The government also said it demanded respect for its airspace and would not accept foreign orders or threats.

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