Trump Declares Venezuelan Airspace Closed, Escalating Tensions

President Donald Trump has declared that the airspace above and surrounding Venezuela is now closed, citing security concerns and increased military activity. The Venezuelan government has condemned this move as a 'colonialist threat' to its sovereignty and has suspended all deportation flights in response. This declaration marks a significant escalation in tensions between the U.S. and Nicolás Maduro's regime, which has faced increasing scrutiny from the Trump administration.