Caracas Imposes New Restrictions Amid Escalating US-Venezuela Tensions

Venezuela has revoked the operating rights of six international airlines, including Iberia, TAP Air Portugal, GOL, LATAM, Avianca, and Turkish Airlines, following a security dispute with the US. The move comes amid rising tensions between Caracas and Washington, with the US Federal Aviation Administration issuing a warning about a potentially hazardous situation in the region. Venezuela’s National Institute of Civil Aeronautics issued a 48-hour ultimatum for airlines to resume flights or face permit cancellation. The airlines have suspended flights to Caracas while evaluating the security environment and monitoring US operations. The situation may lead to diplomatic efforts to resolve the dispute and restore airline operations.