Washington, DC [US], November 23 (ANI): The United States issued an updated aviation alert for airspace near Venezuela on the same day President Donald Trump authorized the use of a B-52 nuclear-capable bomber for what officials described as an “attack demo.”
At 1:08 p.m. ET, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) circulated a Notice to Airmen cautioning pilots, airlines, and air traffic personnel about a “potentially hazardous situation” stemming from increased security risks and heightened military activity in and around Venezuelan airspace.
Soon after the advisory was released, the Air Force confirmed that a B-52, supported by KC-135 Stratotankers and fighter jets, carried out a bomber attack demonstration in the U.S. Southern Command region. Officials said the operation was part of ongoing missions targeting drug trafficking networks believed to have ties to Venezuela.
The FAA alert applies to the Maiquetía Flight Information Region, which covers all Venezuelan airspace and portions of the southern Caribbean, including areas above Colombia, Guyana, Brazil, and Trinidad. The notice warns that threats could affect aircraft “at all altitudes,” including overflights, departures, arrivals, and even planes on the ground.
The advisory comes as Trump continues to keep open the possibility of military action against Venezuela amid what has been described as the largest U.S. troop deployment in the Caribbean since the Cold War. He has portrayed the pressure campaign as a move against “narco-terrorists” allegedly operating under Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Trump said he “probably would talk to” Maduro but emphasized he was “not ruling out anything,” indicating that military intervention remains a potential option. He accused Maduro of causing “tremendous damage” to the United States by facilitating drug smuggling and illegal immigration.
Later in the day, Maduro indicated his willingness to engage in dialogue with the Trump administration, adding to speculation about future developments.
Meanwhile, Washington is expected to move toward designating the Cartel de los Soles, which it claims is directed by Maduro, as a terrorist organization.
This latest escalation follows the arrival of the USS Gerald R. Ford and its accompanying naval group in the Caribbean, alongside ongoing U.S. operations aimed at intercepting vessels suspected of transporting narcotics. (ANI)
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