Venezuela Bans Airlines for 'Terrorism' Amid US Anti-Drug Operations

US Operation Against Narco-Terrorism

• 🇺🇸 The US is conducting "Operation Southern Spear" in the Dominican Republic, a temporary deployment of service members and aircraft focused on combating narco trafficking and narco terrorism.
• 🤝 This operation is described as a joint effort and a model for regional partnerships, aiming to bring safety, stability, and security to partner nations.
• 🎯 The US emphasizes its use of advanced intelligence and legal processes to target narco-terrorist networks and is willing to go on the offensive to change regional dynamics.

Venezuela's Response to US Actions

• ✈️ Venezuela's aviation authority banned multiple airlines for "joining the actions of state terrorism" promoted by the US and for unilaterally suspending air commercial operations.
• ⚠️ The US Federal Aviation Administration had previously warned civilian aircraft to "exercise caution" in Venezuelan airspace due to a worsening security situation and heightened military activity.
• 🗣️ Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro views the US deployment as an attempt to overthrow his government.