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Trump Declares Airspace Above Venezuela Closed, Escalating Tensions

President Donald Trump has declared the airspace above and around Venezuela closed entirely, citing security concerns and military activity. This move has been met with strong condemnation from the Venezuelan government, which labeled it a 'colonialist threat' to their sovereignty. The announcement follows increased U.S. military presence in the region and ongoing tensions between the two nations, particularly under Nicolás Maduro's regime.

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Trump Declares Airspace Above Venezuela Closed, Escalating Tensions

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President Donald Trump announced that the airspace above and around Venezuela is now considered closed entirely, a declaration that has drawn strong condemnation from the Venezuelan government, which labeled it a 'colonialist threat' to their sovereignty. This escalation in rhetoric comes amid ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela, particularly under the regime of President Nicolás Maduro.

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U.S. President Donald Trump declared that the airspace above and around Venezuela is now closed entirely, a move aimed at airlines, drug dealers, and traffickers. This announcement follows warnings from the Federal Aviation Administration regarding a deteriorating security situation in the region.

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Venezuela has condemned U.S. President Donald Trump's declaration that the airspace above and surrounding the country is closed in its entirety, labeling it a 'colonial threat' to its sovereignty. This announcement follows concerns over a deteriorating security situation and increased military activity in the region.

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President Donald Trump announced that Venezuela's airspace is now considered 'closed in its entirety,' signaling a potential escalation in U.S. military action against the South American nation. This declaration follows warnings from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding a deteriorating security situation and increased military activity in the region.

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