Regional Tensions

Airlines cancel flights to Venezuela over US security alert

November 23, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin Àwòrán tí AI ṣe

Several international airlines, including Turkish Airlines, Iberia, and Latam, have canceled flights to Venezuela following a warning from the US Federal Aviation Administration about risks in Venezuelan airspace. The alert cites a deterioration in security and increased military activity in the region. Colombian President Gustavo Petro criticized the measure as a covert blockade affecting populations.