🔗 Share this article The Venezuelan government Issues Final Warning to Global Carriers: Restore Services or Face Consequences Airport photo source Venezuela has delivered a firm ultimatum to international airlines, requiring they resume flights to the country in the next two days or risk losing their operating licenses. Airlines Halt Services Following US Warning Multiple international carriers suspended their flights to Venezuela after the American FAA raised concerns about heightened security risks in the region. This alert followed as the US government increased tensions by deploying naval forces to the southern Caribbean, including what sources indicate as enhanced naval deployment. Affected Airlines Carriers from Spain: Iberia Brazilian carrier: Gol Airlines Chilean company: Latam Airlines Colombian airline: Avianca European airline: TAP Air Portugal Middle Eastern airline: Turkish Airlines "Revoking flight permissions would only isolate the country further," warned the International Air Transport Association. Safety Issues The FAA advisory specifically highlighted concerns about flying near Caracas airport, citing deteriorating security conditions and increased military movements. Maiquetía airport, which handles capital city flights, has seen dramatically decreased international traffic despite certain carriers continuing operations. Aviation Reaction Aviation organizations have urged Venezuelan authorities to withdraw the deadline, cautioning that further loss of air links would damage Venezuela's interests. The association emphasized that member airlines had only temporarily suspended operations and remained dedicated to reinstating services when situation stabilizes. Growing Tensions Bilateral tensions have worsened amid American naval deployments in the region, which Washington claims aims to fight narcotics trade. Naval operations have included multiple strikes against alleged narcotics shipments in regional seas since the beginning of fall. Political Standoff Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has vehemently denounced both the naval actions and American deployment, alleging the US of attempting to overthrow him. In public comments, Maduro asserted that "They will not defeat Venezuela, we are invincible." American officials has repeatedly characterized Maduro as an illegitimate leader, referencing disputed re-election that international observers considered irregular. Amid conflicts, American leader Donald Trump has not ruled out the possibility of direct talks with Maduro, indicating that "at some point, we will talk with him."