Venezuela calls Trump's call to close airspace a 'colonialist threat'

Donald Trump confirmed that he recently spoke with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, although he refrained from disclosing the specifics of their conversation. This interaction comes amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela, particularly following Trump's declaration that the airspace above Venezuela is now considered closed.

President Donald Trump has declared that the airspace above and around Venezuela is now considered closed entirely, a move that escalates tensions with the Venezuelan government led by President Nicolás Maduro. This declaration has drawn strong condemnation from Caracas, which has labeled it a 'colonialist threat' to their sovereignty.

Honduras is currently holding a presidential election that has been significantly influenced by former U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement to pardon former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, who is serving a 45-year sentence in the U.S. for drug trafficking. This development has created a tense atmosphere around the voting process, which is already marked by accusations of fraud and manipulation.

Hondurans are casting their votes in a presidential election overshadowed by threats from former U.S. President Donald Trump, who has warned of cutting aid if his preferred candidate, Nasry 'Tito' Asfura, does not win. The election is marked by accusations of fraud and manipulation, creating a highly polarized atmosphere.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally requested a pardon from President Isaac Herzog amid his ongoing corruption trial, which includes serious allegations of bribery and fraud. This request follows a series of delays in the trial proceedings, which began in 2019, and comes after former U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that Netanyahu should receive a pardon.

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 signals heightened tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela, particularly under the leadership of President Nicolás Maduro.

In Miami’s Little Venezuela, residents are grappling with heightened deportation fears amid a backdrop of political turmoil in Venezuela, as President Trump intensifies his campaign against Nicolás Maduro. The community, which is the largest Venezuelan enclave in the U.S., faces uncertainty as immigration policies shift and the prospect of regime change looms.

U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated that all options, including military action, are on the table regarding Venezuela, as discussed by Adolfo Franco. This statement reflects the heightened tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela, particularly under the Trump administration's intensified campaign against President Nicolás Maduro.