• Trump declares reopening of all commercial airspace over Venezuela.
• American Airlines plans to resume direct flights in the near future.
• The U.S. State Department maintains a "Do Not Travel" advisory for Venezuela.
• Venezuelan officials welcome the move and urge investors to return.
• Strict travel warnings persist amid ongoing military and political tensions.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday the reopening of all commercial airspace over Venezuela, signaling a shift in U.S. travel policy, which will soon allow Americans to visit the country. Trump instructed U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and military leaders to take necessary steps to facilitate this process by the day's end, emphasizing that “American citizens will be very shortly able to go to Venezuela, and they’ll be safe there,” according to Indiatimes and Los Angeles Times.

The announcement coincides with the plans of American Airlines to resume flights to Venezuela, having suspended operations since March 2019. The airline's spokesperson highlighted a 30-year history of connecting Americans and Venezuelans and is now prepared to reinstate service as conditions improve, as reported by South China Morning Post and Al Jazeera.

While the reopening is met with optimism, the U.S. State Department maintains a high-level travel advisory for Venezuela, advising against travel due to risks such as wrongful detention and kidnapping. Despite Trump's assurances of safety, this advisory remains unchanged, indicating ongoing concerns regarding security in the region, as noted by Anadolu Agency and Los Angeles Times.

Venezuela's acting President, Delcy Rodríguez, welcomed Trump's decision, urging airlines and international investors to return. Rodríguez stated that significant steps would be taken between the nations, underscoring her communications with Trump regarding the lifting of airspace restrictions, as reported by Anadolu Agency.

This development occurs amidst a backdrop of heightened military and political tensions between the United States and Venezuela, characterized by U.S. military actions aimed at undermining the Maduro government. Trump's administration continues to assert control over Venezuelan affairs, involving threats of further military actions, according to Al Jazeera and South China Morning Post.