Airlines cancel international flights to Venezuela after US warns of worsening security, military ac

[Luis Gonzalez]

Airlines cancel international flights to Venezuela after US warns of worsening security, military activity

Colombian President Gustavo Petro wrote on X, "There must be regular flights to all Latin American countries and from Latin America and the world. Countries are not blocked, because blocking countries means blocking people, and that is a crime against humanity."

Edited By: Manmath Nayak
@manmathnayak2
Published: November 24, 2025 6:46 IST, Updated: November 24, 2025 6:46 IST

Caracas:
Most of the global airlines have cancelled flights to Venezuela after the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) warned pilots to use caution when flying in the country's airspace because of worsening security and heightened military activity. Marisela de Loaiza, president of the Airlines Association in Venezuela, told The Associated Press that six carriers have indefinitely suspended flights: TAP, LATAM, Avianca, Iberia, Gol and Caribbean. Turkish Airlines suspended flights from November 24 to 28.

There must be regular flights to Latin American countries, says Petro
Colombian President Gustavo Petro wrote on Sunday on X that “there must be regular flights to all Latin American countries and from Latin America and the world. Countries are not blocked, because blocking countries means blocking people, and that is a crime against humanity," Petro added.

The development comes after the FAA on Friday warned pilots that unspecified threats “could pose a potential risk to aircraft at all altitudes” as well planes taking off and landing in the country and even aircraft on the ground.

https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/world/airlines-cancel-international-flights-to-venezuela-after-us-warns-of-worsening-security-military-activity-2025-11-24-1018783

[Kamaji]

Whatever else the merits or demerits of his position, blocking people is NOT a crime against humanity.