Maduro Sets Deadline: Everything About the Venezuelan President’s Latest Decision

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the Venezuelan Civil Aviation Authority has instructed airlines to reestablish flights to this Latin American country within 48 hours; otherwise, their authorization to operate in Venezuela will be revoked.

According to Rokna, citing Reuters, IATA, representing approximately 350 airlines, criticized Venezuela’s move on Tuesday and warned that such a decision “could further reduce connectivity with the country.”

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a warning to airlines on Friday regarding the “hazardous situation” in Venezuela, advising caution when flying over this Latin American nation.

In its statement, the agency highlighted the “deteriorating security situation and increased military activity in and around Venezuela,” noting that these hazards could threaten aircraft at any altitude.

Following this warning, several airlines, including Spain’s Iberia, Portugal’s TAP Air, Colombia’s Avianca, Brazil’s Gol Linhas Aéreas, Chile’s LATAM Airlines, and the airlines of Trinidad and Tobago, suspended their flights to Venezuela.

Since August, Washington has deployed warships, a submarine, military aircraft, and troops off the Venezuelan coast under the pretext of combating drug trafficking. The U.S. has also, without presenting evidence, accused Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro of leading a drug cartel.

In U.S. attacks on Venezuelan boats allegedly used for drug trafficking, at least 84 people have been reported killed to date.