US Airspace Ban Leaves Venezuela at Risk with Aging Fleet
The U.S. campaign to topple President Nicolás Maduro is stranding Venezuelans around the world, compounding the misery of a beleaguered population. | World News
In a move to further isolate President Maduro's government, the US has restricted Venezuelan airspace, exacerbating the country's reliance on a fleet of 20 aging planes. The US has also intercepted Venezuelan oil tankers and imposed a partial blockade, increasing the risk of a miscalculation that could lead to direct conflict between Washington and Caracas. This escalation in tensions raises concerns about potential retaliation, as the US continues to apply pressure on the Venezuelan government.
