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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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José Olivares and agencies

Venezuela denounces ‘colonialist threat’ as Trump orders airspace closed

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Skydivers get revved to perform in the Industrial Aviation Expo at the Libertador airbase in Maracay, Venezuela, on Saturday. Photograph: Cristian Hernandez/AP

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

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

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