In its statement, Venezuela emphasized that Trump's actions represent extraterritorial attempts to impose the illegitimate jurisdiction of the United States, threatening the sovereignty of Venezuelan airspace and aviation safety. "This is a presumptuous behavior aimed at violating the territorial integrity and full sovereignty of our state," the document states.
Caracas characterized the words of the American president as a "hostile act," which could be perceived as a threat of the use of force against Venezuela. In its statement, the country underscored the necessity of unconditional respect for its airspace, which is protected by the norms of the International Civil Aviation Organization.
In recent months, the United States has conducted operations against vessels that, according to their data, are involved in drug trafficking towards the United States. Donald Trump also announced the intention of the U.S. to carry out ground operations to combat alleged Venezuelan drug traffickers.
