Tensions Escalate as Trump Calls for Venezuelan Airspace Closure and U.S. Military Buildup
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President Trump declared Venezuela's airspace 'closed' amid a significant U.S. military buildup in the region, escalating tensions and prompting Venezuela to reject the claim as a 'colonial threat.' The U.S. has increased military and covert actions against Maduro's government, including naval deployments and strikes, while also considering diplomatic talks.
- Trump says Venezuelan airspace should be viewed as closed amid largest buildup of U.S. firepower in the region in generations Fortune
- Trump maintains pressure campaign on Venezuela, saying its airspace should be considered closed CNN
- Maduro’s government rejects Trump’s claim of closing Venezuelan airspace PBS
- Venezuela revokes flight rights for six airlines as tensions with US escalate Reuters
- Venezuela says U.S. unilaterally suspended migrant repatriation flights after Trump called for airspace to be viewed as closed CBS News
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