January 4, 2026
FAA Reopens Airspace Over Caribbean After Venezuela Operation
The FAA's airspace restrictions in the Caribbean went into effect early Saturday.
TL;DR
- Caribbean airspace has reopened.
- FAA had restricted flights in coordination with a U.S. military operation.
- The operation captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.
- Maduro and Flores were transported to New York to face charges.
- Charges include narco-terrorism conspiracy, cocaine importation conspiracy, and weapons offenses.
- Flight restrictions were lifted by midnight on Saturday.
Continue reading the original article