Several major airlines have pulled Venezuelan flights following a U.S. aviation safety warning, which has disrupted travel to the country amid increased political pressure on President Nicolás Maduro. The U.S. administration has taken a hardline stance, designating the Cartel de los Soles as a foreign terrorist organization. This decision, announced by the Secretaries of State, is part of a broader campaign to curb drug-trafficking networks, with the U.S. military significantly increasing its presence across the Caribbean.
The airline changes primarily came after the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a warning to aircraft operating in or over Venezuelan airspace. This advisory was issued on November 22, urging airlines to