<h6><strong>Eduardo González</strong></h6> <h4><strong>The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Spanish Consulate General in Caracas have published their recommendations following the decision by several airlines to temporarily suspend flights to and from Venezuela after US authorities warned of a “potentially dangerous situation in the region” as a result of the troop buildup ordered by President Donald Trump.</strong></h4> “Given the current uncertainty generated by the temporary suspension of flights to and from Venezuela by various airlines (Iberia, Air Europa, Turkish Airlines, Avianca, among others), travelers are advised to stay informed about any updates that may occur,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in its travel recommendations on Tuesday, November 25. “Given the current uncertainty regarding flight cancellations to and from Venezuela, this Consulate General recommends contacting the airlines to obtain any necessary information about your flights,” the Embassy of Spain and the Consulate General of Spain in Caracas announced via social media. “For any other questions, please stay tuned to the posts of the Embassy of Spain in Venezuela and the Consulate of Spain in Caracas,” the message added. Furthermore, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated that, “as the political and social tension in the country has not changed following the presidential elections of July 28, 2024, the recommendation against travel is reaffirmed unless absolutely necessary.” “If you do travel, it is recommended to exercise extreme caution, especially in border areas, and to stay away from demonstrations or protests of any political persuasion,” the recommendations continued. “Since events are evolving rapidly, you should stay properly informed,” they added. Several airlines, including the Spanish carriers Iberia, Air Europa, and Plus Ultra, have suspended their flights to Caracas since Saturday for security reasons after the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) warned of a “potentially dangerous situation in the region” as a result of increased military activity. Specifically, the United States has deployed an aircraft carrier and several military aircraft to the area after Trump accused Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro of heading an alleged drug trafficking network along with high-ranking members of the military and government. The Bolivarian regime has accused the United States of fabricating this accusation to justify a military intervention. The Venezuelan government's National Institute of Civil Aeronautics (INAC) issued a 48-hour ultimatum to airlines on Monday, demanding they resume operations or risk losing their “permanent flight” permits.
