• U.S. FAA warns of security threats, leading to flight cancellations by international airlines.
• Six airlines, including Iberia and LATAM, have suspended flights to Venezuela indefinitely.
• U.S. military buildup near Venezuela raises regional tensions and concerns of intervention.
• Colombian President urges regular flights to all countries, condemning isolationist policies.
• President Trump indicated no options, including military action, are off the table regarding Venezuela.

International airlines are increasingly canceling flights to Venezuela following warnings from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) about a potentially dangerous security situation. Six airlines, including Iberia, TAP, LATAM, Avianca, Gol, and Caribbean Airlines, have suspended their services indefinitely, while Turkish Airlines will halt flights from November 24 to 28, according to Los Angeles Times, South China Morning Post, and CBS News.

The FAA issued its warning on Friday, indicating that unspecified threats could pose risks to aircraft at all altitudes, including during takeoff, landing, and while on the ground. This was coupled with reports of a significant buildup of U.S. military forces in the region intended to combat drug trafficking, further heightening tensions in the area, according to Los Angeles Times and South China Morning Post.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro emphasized the need for regular flights to maintain connections in Latin America, asserting that "blocking countries means blocking people," and labeling it a crime against humanity. He made this statement as the backdrop of military tensions was accompanied by an increasing U.S. presence near Venezuela, as President Trump suggested that he would not rule out military action, according to Los Angeles Times and CBS News.

The U.S. military has reportedly executed strikes against over 20 alleged drug-smuggling vessels in recent weeks, leading to over 80 fatalities. However, no concrete evidence has been provided that these vessels posed a genuine threat or were involved in drug smuggling, raising regional concerns about the American intervention strategy. The situation continues to escalate as the U.S. has declared a terrorism designation for a cartel allegedly led by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, indicating potential future military action against his government, according to South China Morning Post, and CBS News.