Venezuela: U.S. flights continue despite airspace closure threat
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A flight carrying 266 Venezuelan migrants deported from the United States arrived in Caracas on Wednesday on a U.S. airline plane, following statements by President Donald Trump that Venezuelan airspace should be considered closed.
Breakdown
- A U.S. deportation flight with 266 Venezuelans landed in Caracas
- The flight arrived despite claims of Venezuelan airspace closure 9s
- U.S. requested permission for the flight to land in Venezuela 17s
- Officials say Venezuela is stable and welcoming returnees 29s
- Regular deportation flights began after a U.S.-Venezuela deal in March 52s