US-Venezuela tensions escalate following Trump's airspace closure order
(VOVWORLD) - Venezuela issued a strong condemnation on Saturday following an assertion by US President Donald Trump that the airspace over and around Venezuela "should be deemed completely closed."
 People take part in a rally against a possible escalation of US actions, in Caracas, Venezuela, November 25, 2025. (File Photo: REUTERS/Gaby Oraa) |
Tensions between the two nations have escalated sharply as the Trump administration has repeatedly threatened military action against Venezuela, alleging that President Nicolás Maduro’s government is involved in the trafficking of illegal drugs.
In a statement released Saturday afternoon, the Venezuelan government condemned Trump's comments, describing them as a "colonialist threat" against the South American country's sovereignty and a move incompatible with international law.
Venezuela asserted that it would not concede to pressure or interference from any foreign power, emphasizing that it will continue to exercise full sovereignty over its entire national airspace.
Earlier, Trump had stated on his Truth Social platform that the airspace over and around Venezuela should be deemed completely closed, though he did not provide any specific details.