US President Donald Trump ordered the immediate opening of Venezuelan airspace for commercial flights after a conversation with acting President Delcy Rodriguez. This decision became another stage in the rapid normalization of relations between the countries after the removal of Nicolas Maduro. This was reported by Reuters, writes UNN.
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The US Department of Transportation must lift all flight restrictions by the end of January 29, 2026. Trump assured that Americans will be able to visit the country safely, and American Airlines is already preparing to resume direct flights.
We will open all commercial airspace over Venezuela. American citizens will be able to go there very soon
In addition to tourism, the opening of the skies will facilitate the return of American oil giants to the extraction of Venezuelan raw materials. In parallel, Washington has begun preparations for opening its embassy in Caracas and unblocking Venezuela's state assets for humanitarian needs.
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