Trump Orders Venezuela Airspace Reopening After Rodriguez Call, Flights to Resume
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Moneycontrol•29-01-2026, 23:33
Trump Orders Venezuela Airspace Reopening After Rodriguez Call, Flights to Resume
- •US President Donald Trump announced the reopening of Venezuelan airspace following a call with acting president Delcy Rodriguez.
- •Trump stated that American citizens would soon be able to travel safely to Venezuela, instructing the Pentagon and Department of Transportation to implement the change.
- •Rodriguez reportedly assured Trump of improvements in Venezuela's security situation.
- •American Airlines Group Inc. plans to reinstate daily service to Venezuela, pending government approval and security assessments.
- •The Federal Aviation Administration had previously prohibited US civil flight operations in Venezuelan airspace due to efforts to arrest Nicolas Maduro; direct flights were suspended since 2019.
Why It Matters: Trump reopens Venezuelan airspace after call with Rodriguez, signaling a potential thaw in US-Venezuela relations.
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