🔗 Share this article Venezuela Issues Final Warning to Global Carriers: Restore Services or Face Consequences Airport photo source The Venezuelan authorities have issued a stern warning to global carriers, demanding they restart operations to the country in the next two days or face revocation of their operating licenses. Carriers Halt Operations Following American Alert Multiple international carriers suspended their Venezuelan operations after the American FAA issued a warning about heightened security risks in the region. The warning came as the US government increased tensions by deploying naval forces to the Caribbean region, including what reports describe as significant military presence. Impacted Carriers Carriers from Spain: Plus Ultra Brazilian carrier: Gol Airlines Chilean company: Latam Airlines Andean carrier: Avianca European airline: TAP Air Portugal Turkish carrier: Turkish Airlines "Rescinding airlines' clearance would only increase Venezuela's isolation," cautioned the global aviation body. Security Concerns The FAA advisory specifically mentioned concerns about flying near Caracas airport, citing worsening safety situation and heightened defense activities. Venezuela's main international hub, which handles capital city flights, has seen significantly reduced international traffic despite some airlines continuing operations. Industry Response Aviation organizations have requested Venezuelan authorities to withdraw the deadline, cautioning that further reduction in connectivity would harm the country. Industry representatives stressed that participating carriers had only briefly halted operations and remained committed to restoring services when conditions improve. Escalating Conflict Bilateral tensions have worsened amid American naval deployments in the region, which Washington claims aims to fight narcotics trade. Naval operations have included numerous interventions against suspected drug vessels in regional seas since the beginning of fall. Political Standoff Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has strongly condemned both the naval actions and broader US presence, alleging the US of seeking regime change. In recent statements, Maduro declared that "They will not defeat Venezuela, we are invincible." The United States has repeatedly characterized Maduro as an illegitimate leader, referencing disputed re-election that global monitors deemed flawed. Amid conflicts, US President Donald Trump has left open the possibility of direct talks with Maduro, indicating that "at some point, we will talk with him."