{"id":170568,"date":"2025-01-10T12:30:26","date_gmt":"2025-01-10T12:30:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/?p=170568"},"modified":"2025-01-11T15:26:51","modified_gmt":"2025-01-11T15:26:51","slug":"venezuela-closes-its-airspace-with-colombia-impact-and-context","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2025\/01\/venezuela-closes-its-airspace-with-colombia-impact-and-context.html","title":{"rendered":"Venezuela Closes Its Airspace with Colombia: Impact and Context"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Venezuelan government announced the temporary closure of its airspace and land borders with Colombia for a period of 72 hours. This measure, which took effect on Friday, January 10, 2025, at 5:00 a.m., will last until Monday, January 13, at the same time. The decision, communicated through official diplomatic channels, has been justified by “internal reasons,” according to Venezuelan authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reasons for the Closure and Official Statements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The governor of the T\u00e1chira state, Freddy Bernal, confirmed that the action was taken under the instructions of President Nicol\u00e1s Maduro. According to Bernal, the decision responds to reports of an alleged “international conspiracy” aimed at destabilizing peace in the border area and Venezuelan territory in general.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2192 Qatar Airways requested authorization from Aerocivil to operate the Doha-Bogot\u00e1-Caracas route<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBy instructions from President Nicol\u00e1s Maduro, the border with Colombia will be closed from 5:00 a.m.,\u201d stated Bernal, who also urged affected businesses, ranchers, and citizens to understand the implications of this measure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Impact on Air Travel<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The closure affects both land and air transit. Two flights scheduled from Bogot\u00e1 to the Sim\u00f3n Bol\u00edvar International Airport in Maiquet\u00eda, Caracas, were canceled on Friday, according to Blu Radio. Airlines Latam, Avior and Laser Airlines were forced to reschedule itineraries or manage refunds, significantly impacting travelers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Colombian Foreign Ministry issued a statement recommending citizens remain in contact with their airlines for updates on flight status, refunds, and rescheduling. It also urged travelers to take precautions in light of this unforeseen situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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