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Donald Trump worries the world with airspace move

Airspace declared closed: President Donald Trump declared the airspace "above and surrounding Venezuela to be closed in its entirety" via a Truth Social post. The post was also addressed to "all Airlines, Pilots, Drug Dealers, and Human Traffickers."

Reason for ceclaration: This aggressive statement follows a warning from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to major airlines about a "potentially hazardous situation" over Venezuela. The FAA cited a "worsening security situation and heightened military activity in or around" the country.

Escalating tensions: The declaration is the latest escalation amid growing fears of armed conflict between the two countries. Tensions have been rising due to a US military build-up

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