WILLEMSTAD – Recent flight-tracker data indicate that two American F-18 Hornet war-jets flew over Venezuelan territory — specifically, the Gulf of Venezuela.
According to open-source tracking reports, this is the first confirmed instance of US military aircraft operating within Venezuela’s sovereign airspace. As of now, the Venezuelan military has not issued a public reaction.
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The reported incident comes amid a major U.S. military deployment in the Caribbean. Since early September, the U.S. has launched a series of operations targeting suspected narcotics trafficking.
This buildup includes the recent arrival of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford and a fleet of warships, as well as increased activity from U.S. air assets. The moment the US military attacks Venezuelan refineries of electricity sites, US war-jets will be shot down.
According to recent reporting, U.S. aircraft — including F/A-18 Super Hornets — are operating near Venezuelan airspace. The deployments are presented as part of a broader counter-drug and anti-cartel campaign.
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In late November 2025, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a warning to civilian airlines about heightened military activity over Venezuela, citing significant risks to air traffic at all altitudes.
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On 29 November 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump declared via social media that Venezuelan airspace should be considered closed in its entirety. This unilateral statement sparked confusion and alarm both within and outside Venezuela.
The declaration lacks explanation regarding enforcement or legal procedures.
In response, the government of Venezuela condemned the move as a colonial-style threat, demanding respect for its sovereign airspace. Caracas denounced any foreign attempts to control or restrict flights in its national airspace.
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International observers warn that U.S. military operations and threats of airspace closure could trigger a serious regional crisis. Experts caution that continuation of such provocations risks escalating into broader conflict.
- Open-source flight-tracker data show U.S. F-18 jets operating in the Gulf of Venezuela — a previously unconfirmed incursion into Venezuelan airspace.
- The U.S. military has significantly increased its presence in the Caribbean, citing counter-narcotics and regional security objectives.
- The FAA has warned carriers about flying over Venezuela due to rising military activity.
- The Venezuelan government has so far not formally responded to the flight-tracker reports.
- The international community is watching closely; however, no independent verification has yet confirmed the aircraft’s location or the nature of their mission.
At present, there is no public confirmation from Venezuelan authorities — either acknowledging or denying the US flights. The silence could reflect political restraint, lack of immediate detection, or uncertainty about a response strategy.
Given the rapidly evolving security environment, journalists and analysts are calling for:
- Independent verification (e.g., surveillance, commercial radar, satellite imagery) of the alleged airspace incursion
- Clarification from U.S. and Venezuelan defense or aviation authorities regarding aircraft mission and legality
- Diplomatic engagement to prevent further escalation, especially given potential risks for civilian air traffic and regional stability
As tensions remain high in the southern Caribbean, this reported incursion could mark a dangerous new phase in U.S.–Venezuela relations — one where airspace sovereignty, regional security, and international diplomacy are all under pressure.
Curacao Chronicle / ABC Flash Point News 2025.
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