Announcement comes after military build-up by US forces in region

No immediate response from Venezuela after President Trump’s makes the announcement on social media on Saturday.

President Trump's latest comment marks another escalation in U.S.-Venezuela relations.

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The FAA over the weekend advised airlines to ‘exercise caution’ when flying in the region amid ‘heightened military activity’

The U.S. has ramped up its military presence off the coast of Venezuela amid its war with drug cartels and push to oust President Nicolás Maduro.

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President made declaration in a social media post, after FAA last week warned airlines of ‘worsening security situation’

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump warned on Saturday that the airspace above and near Venezuela should be considered closed, the latest escalation in a standoff with leftist…

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Announcement comes after military build-up by US forces in region

Venezuela’s government condemned Trump’s comments, describing them as a “colonialist threat” against the country’s sovereignty.

Venezuela responds defiantly to Trump comments about closing airspace above country, saying it doesn’t accept foreign orders or threats

Venezuela slams Trump's warning that its airspace should be considered closed amid rising tensions.