Venezuela Strongly Denounces Trump's Airspace Closure Declaration

Sun Nov 30 2025 23:13:45 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

Venezuela's Foreign Ministry criticized President Trump's assertion that the airspace over the country is closed, calling it a colonialist threat and illegal aggression against its sovereignty.

In response to President Donald Trump's statement suggesting that the airspace over Venezuela should be considered closed, the Venezuelan government issued a condemnation, labelling the remarks as a legal overreach and a colonial threat. The situation escalates as U.S. military activity near the country increases, with tensions growing as Congress members express frustration over Trump's unilateral approach to foreign policy, raising fears of potential conflict.

Venezuela has condemned U.S. President Donald Trump's statement that the airspace around the country should be considered closed.

The country's foreign ministry called Trump's comments another extravagant, illegal and unjustified aggression against the Venezuelan people.

The U.S. does not have legal authority to close another country's airspace and the Venezuelan statement accused Trump of making a colonialist threat.

The U.S. has built its military presence in the area and carried out at least 21 strikes on boats it says were carrying drugs, killing more than 80. It has not provided evidence, and Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro states the U.S. moves are an attempt to oust him.

Trump wrote on Truth Social: To all Airlines, Pilots, Drug Dealers, and Human Traffickers, please consider THE AIRSPACE ABOVE AND SURROUNDING VENEZUELA TO BE CLOSED IN ITS ENTIRETY.

The White House did not immediately respond to requests for comments on the matter.

Some members of the U.S. Congress from both parties have voiced anger that Trump has not sought legislative approval. Top Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer tweeted, Trump's reckless actions towards Venezuela are pushing America closer and closer to another costly foreign war. Under our constitution, Congress has the sole power to declare war.

Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene emphasized, Reminder, Congress has the sole power to declare war.

Trump's comments come shortly after the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) cautioned airlines of heightened military activity in and around Venezuela, resulting in several major airlines suspending flights there.

Venezuela's foreign ministry urged the international community to reject this immoral act of aggression in a statement on Saturday, as the country's military also conducted exercises along coastal areas.

The U.S. has deployed the USS Gerald Ford aircraft carrier, among other military resources, claiming it is combating drug trafficking while also indicating that military actions might soon escalate against Venezuela.

The Venezuelan government perceives the U.S. as aiming to displace Maduro, who has faced criticism for alleged election fraud.

In a broader context, colleagues like Colombian President Gustavo Petro criticized U.S. tactics as indicative of an intent to dominate Latin America, although differing views exist among regional leaders regarding Trump's stance.

Additionally, the U.S. has designated a group linked to Maduro as a foreign terrorist organization, which could enhance U.S. military and law enforcement capabilities against it.

Venezuela's foreign ministry has vehemently rejected this designation as well.