Trump's abrupt instruction that the skies over Venezuela be treated as 'closed in its entirety' sent shockwaves through diplomatic and aviation channels on Nov. 29, 2025.
In a Truth Social post, Mr Trump told 'Airlines, Pilots, Drug Dealers, and Human Traffickers' to avoid Venezuelan airspace, offering no legal framework or operational details. The statement came days after the Federal Aviation Administration issued an advisory warning pilots to 'exercise caution' over Venezuela amid heightened military activity.
