The Venezuelan proposals were made to US envoy Richard Grenell through Qatari channels; the Trump administration reportedly rejected the overtures.[125] According to the Financial Times, Delcy Rodríguez's brother Jorge Rodríguez had held talks with the UnitedStates government... Nov 30, 2025 · Airlines may reroute or halt flights to avoid entering or approaching Venezuelanairspace. Carriers fear accidental engagement due to heightened USmilitaryactivity in the region. Jan 5, 2026 · The sudden escalation in military activity has created significant disruption across the Caribbean, prompting urgent safety warnings from global aviation authorities. The conflict intensified on January 3, 2026, when the UnitedStates launched Operation Southern Spear, a rapid militaryintervention aimed at Venezuelan leadership. Nov 26, 2025 · Risk management specialist Osprey Flight Solutions has cautioned that aircraft operating in and around Venezuela face an increasingly hazardous situation due to heightened tensions surrounding... Jan 6, 2026 · Although the closure of Venezuelanairspace had little effect on U.S. air carriers, the temporary closure of the San Juan FIR and the closure of other FIRs in the Caribbean to U.S. operators disrupted numerous airline flights. Nov 26, 2025 · GPS disruptions over Venezuela’sairspace are increasing amid a USmilitary buildup in the Caribbean, turning the skies into a no-go zone for commercial aircraft. Dec 1, 2025 · Almost immediately, airlines altered their flight schedules or canceled routes, creating another dramatic ripple across international aviation. The sudden move marks a sharp escalation in US-Venezuela tensions, tied to accusations of drug trafficking and mounting military pressure. “The danger of war with Venezuela grows: the budget for anti-aircraft weapons, first-degree military cantonment, arrogant statements by US officials about ‘defending Colombia’ were meekly accepted by our government.
