Airlines Halt Venezuela Flights Amid U.S. Safety Warnings and Trump’s Pressure on Maduro

U.S. aviation warnings have led to the cancellation of several flights to Venezuela, as major airlines suspend operations following a safety advisory from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Trump administration has escalated its pressure on President Nicolás Maduro by designating the Cartel de los Soles as a foreign terrorist organization, a move that aligns with broader efforts to target drug trafficking networks operating in the region.

The FAA issued a cautionary notice to airlines Nov. 22, urging them to