🔗 Share this article The Venezuelan government Issues Final Warning to Global Carriers: Resume Flights or Risk Sanctions Aviation photo credit The Venezuelan authorities have issued a stern warning to international airlines, requiring they restart operations to the country within 48 hours or face revocation of their operating licenses. Carriers Halt Operations Following American Alert Multiple international carriers suspended their flights to Venezuela after the American FAA issued a warning about heightened security risks in the region. The warning came as the United States escalated pressure by deploying military assets to the Caribbean region, including what reports describe as enhanced naval deployment. Affected Airlines Carriers from Spain: Iberia Brazilian carrier: Gol Airlines Latin American operator: Latam Airlines Colombian airline: Avianca Portuguese operator: TAP Air Portugal Turkish carrier: Turkish Airlines "Rescinding airlines' clearance would only increase Venezuela's isolation," cautioned the International Air Transport Association. Security Concerns The FAA advisory specifically mentioned concerns about flying near Caracas airport, citing worsening safety situation and increased military movements. Maiquetía airport, which serves Caracas, has seen significantly reduced global connectivity despite certain carriers continuing operations. Aviation Reaction Aviation organizations have requested Venezuelan authorities to remove the ultimatum, warning that further loss of air links would harm the country. Industry representatives stressed that member airlines had only briefly halted operations and remained committed to restoring services when situation stabilizes. Growing Tensions US-Venezuela relations have deteriorated amid increased US military presence in the region, which Washington claims aims to combat drug trafficking. Naval operations have included numerous interventions against alleged narcotics shipments in Caribbean waters since the beginning of fall. Political Standoff National leader Nicolás Maduro has strongly condemned both the naval actions and American deployment, alleging the US of seeking regime change. In public comments, Maduro asserted that "They will not defeat Venezuela, we are invincible." American officials has consistently labeled Maduro as an undemocratic ruler, citing controversial 2024 elections that international observers considered irregular. Amid conflicts, American leader Donald Trump has left open the option for dialogue with Maduro, indicating that "at some point, I will speak with him."