Venezuela has issued a forceful response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent declaration that the airspace above and around Venezuela should be considered entirely \”closed.\” The government of Nicolás Maduro characterizes this move as an unlawful infringement on national sovereignty—a \”colonial threat\” that violates international law.\n\nIn an official statement, the Venezuelan government condemned Trump’s message as not only \”excessive and unilateral\” but also an \”unprecedented aggression\” against the Venezuelan people. \”We reject this colonialist threat that seeks to undermine the sovereignty of our airspace,\” the statement read.\n\nCaracas emphasized that no foreign head of state holds the authority to close another nation’s airspace, labeling the U.S. position a breach of international legal standards and therefore unacceptable.\n\nThe declaration comes amid escalating tensions and increased U.S. pressure on the Maduro administration. Washington recently conducted several military operations against alleged drug smugglers in Caribbean waters, which Venezuela interprets as part of a broader strategy to legitimize foreign intervention.\n\nIn response to Trump’s statement, multiple international airlines that had suspended flights to Venezuela have now lost their flight rights. Additionally, Venezuela has announced the suspension of repatriation and migration flights, urging the international community to respect its sovereign airspace.\n\nWith the U.S. hinting at potential future military actions \”on land\” in Venezuela, concerns are mounting regarding regional stability, aviation safety, migration, and the integrity of international law. Caracas warns that any foreign interference will be met with national defense measures.