US President Donald Trump has announced a complete closure of the airspace above and surrounding Venezuela. In a post on the social media platform Truth Social, Trump stated, "To all Airlines, Pilots, Drug Dealers, and Human Traffickers, please consider THE AIRSPACE ABOVE AND SURROUNDING VENEZUELA TO BE CLOSED IN ITS ENTIRETY."

Despite this declaration, flights to Venezuela are still being listed by various airlines and booking platforms. The announcement comes as tensions escalate between the United States and Venezuela. The American military has been conducting operations that include strikes against vessels suspected of drug smuggling in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific this month.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has recently advised pilots to "exercise caution" when flying near Venezuelan airspace, citing a "worsening security situation and heightened military activity."

Additionally, the US Department of State has maintained a "Do Not Travel" warning for Americans considering travel to Venezuela, which was issued in May. This warning highlights the high risks associated with travel to the country, including wrongful detention, torture, terrorism, kidnapping, arbitrary enforcement of local laws, crime, civil unrest, and inadequate health infrastructure.

As the situation develops, the implications for air travel and safety in the region remain uncertain.

For further updates, readers are encouraged to stay informed through reliable news sources and official government advisories.