Summary
President Donald Trump has announced the reopening of Venezuelan airspace for commercial flights. He also mentioned that U.S. oil companies are planning to explore projects in Venezuela. The U.S. previously closed Venezuelan airspace following a military operation in January.
Key Facts
- President Trump ordered the reopening of Venezuelan commercial airspace.
- U.S. oil companies plan to explore potential projects in Venezuela.
- Venezuelan airspace was closed after a U.S. military operation in January.
- Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is in New York facing narcotics-related charges.
- American Airlines plans to resume flights to Venezuela, pending U.S. approval.
- U.S. commercial flights to Venezuela were suspended in 2019.
- The U.S. government has used military threats to influence Venezuela's political decisions.