Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, confirmed that the country will immediately reopen its commercial airspace after discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump.
The decision marks a significant thaw in bilateral relations following months of diplomatic friction and economic sanctions. Previously, Venezuela had kept its airspace largely closed to international carriers amid disputes over air travel rights and foreign policy disagreements.
Reopening the skies is expected to boost regional connectivity and could revive Venezuela’s beleaguered tourism and commercial aviation sectors. Airlines are already reviewing potential flight resumption plans to key Latin American hubs and U.S. cities.
While analysts call the move a positive sign of diplomatic engagement, broader political and economic uncertainties remain, particularly regarding Venezuela’s alignment with foreign investment and internal governance reforms.