U.S. and Venezuela Coordinate Repatriation Flight Despite Airspace Closure

The United States and Venezuela have coordinated a repatriation flight for Venezuelan migrants, signaling that diplomatic channels remain open. This comes despite a recent U.S. declaration that Venezuelan airspace is closed. Earlier this week, former U.S. President Donald Trump announced the closure of all Venezuelan airspace to U.S. aircraft. The order cited safety concerns for U.S. pilots and passengers. However, Venezuela has accepted a U.S. flight to repatriate its citizens. The flight required explicit approval from Venezuelan authorities. The operation demonstrates that practical communications between the two governments continue. These communications occur amid ongoing political tensions between Washington and Caracas.