Venezuela demands international airlines resume flights - or else
Summary
Venezuela has given international airlines a 48-hour deadline to resume flights to the country, warning they could lose their clearance to operate there. This comes after several airlines suspended flights due to a U.S. aviation warning about increased military activity. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged Venezuela to reconsider, saying it could further isolate the country.Key Facts
- Venezuela told international airlines to resume flights in 48 hours or risk losing their operating rights.
- The U.S. issued a warning about "heightened military activity" in the area, leading to flight suspensions.
- Affected airlines include Iberia, Air Europa, Plus Ultra, and others from Spain, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Portugal, and Turkey.
- The U.S. sent a large aircraft carrier to the southern Caribbean, increasing military presence in the region.
- IATA warned that removing airline clearances would increase Venezuela's isolation.
- Some airlines, like Panama's Copa and Venezuela's state airline Conviasa, continue to operate flights.
- Tensions are rising between the U.S. and Venezuela, partly due to U.S. naval actions against drug trafficking.
- The U.S. does not recognize Nicolás Maduro as the legitimate leader of Venezuela, citing concerns about election fairness.
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