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Venezuela and US Agree To Reopen Commercial Airspace (+Cybersecurity Center)<\/a><\/p>\n

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Using an unordered list, summarize the following article with between 4 and 8 key points. Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)\u2014The acting president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodr\u00edguez, and the president of the US empire, Donald Trump, have agreed to reopen airspace over the South American country immediately, according to an announcement made by Venezuelan authorities.Following a telephone conversation between Acting President Rodr\u00edguez and Trump this Thursday, January 29, it was confirmed that the illegal US blockade of Venezuelan airspace\u2014imposed in November of last year\u2014would cease immediately. The decision also ends flight restrictions imposed by the US regime in 2019 that halted direct travel between the two countries.During a Cabinet meeting at the White House, the US ruler announced that he expects the measure to be effective by the end of the day. This now allows both US and Venezuelan citizens to travel between the nations with full security guarantees. The move ensures that the illegal US flight restriction over Maiquet\u00eda\u2019s Flight Information Region (FIR) will be lifted, alongside the ban on direct flights.The US air blockade, initiated against Venezuela on November 29, 2025, is part of a series of aggressions and attacks that culminated in a number of bombings on January 3 and the kidnapping of President Nicol\u00e1s Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores. More than 100 people were killed during the US strikes, and more than 120 were seriously wounded.\u201cI informed her that we would open the airspace,\u201d declared Trump to the press, claiming the improvement of diplomatic ties with Venezuela. \u201cVery soon, citizens will be able to travel to Venezuela safely, and some Venezuelans who want to return will be able to do so.\u201dAnalysts have noted that Venezuela has been open to normal diplomatic relations with the US entity since the era of President Hugo Ch\u00e1vez. However, they explain that the US has been responsible for the deterioration of relations through countless regime-change operations, illegal sanctions, and the blockade of the country.The US ruler described the relationship with the current leadership of Venezuela as \u201cvery solid,\u201d seemingly thanking her for her willingness to reach an agreement that will normalize commercial air traffic in the region.Chavismo, the political force behind Presidents Ch\u00e1vez and Maduro, remains in tight control of Venezuela\u2014as mandated by the Venezuelan constitution\u2014backed by massive popular support that was mobilized following the unprecedented and bloody US strikes on January 3.With the announcement, Trump was forced to acknowledge that his government was responsible for the illegal unilateral blockade of Venezuelan airspace. \u201cThis announcement marks a milestone in the bilateral agenda, prioritizing connectivity and citizen mobility under a framework of mutual cooperation,\u201d a Venezuelan Presidential Press news release reads.Recently, Acting President Rodr\u00edguez emphasized that, within a framework of respect and diplomacy, various bilateral issues will be addressed to guarantee peace and social well-being for both peoples.American Airlines first in lineOnce the announcement was made public, American Airlines announced plans to reinstate direct, nonstop flights between the US entity and Venezuela, becoming the first US carrier to do so. The airline explained it is currently completing the necessary procedures to receive flight permits and resume operations, following nearly seven years of being excluded from the Venezuelan market by order of the US government.\u201cAmerican Airlines is proud to be the first airline to announce plans to restore direct service between the United States and Venezuela,\u201d reads its press release. \u201cThe airline is in close contact with federal authorities and is ready to begin flights to Venezuela, pending government approval and security assessments.\u201d2019 US flight connection banThe blocking of connections between Venezuela and the US was originally decided on May 15, 2019, during Trump\u2019s first term, as part of the failed Juan Guaid\u00f3 regime-change operation. After six years and eight months, Trump decided to lift the same restrictions he imposed, citing good relations with current Venezuelan authorities, \u00daltimas Noticias reported.The US ruler also praised the Venezuelan dignitary and claimed that their relationship is very good. \u201cI want to thank the leadership of Venezuela. We get along very well with them. Relations have been very strong, very good,\u201d he added, despite the new threats against Venezuela\u2019s leadership made on Wednesday by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a US Congress hearing.To demonstrate concrete progress in bilateral relations, Trump reported that US corporations \u201care now going to Venezuela, exploring and choosing their locations,\u201d to undertake lucrative business ventures. \u201cThey will bring back enormous wealth for Venezuela and for the US. And the oil companies will be doing Venezuela a great favor; in fact, they will earn more money than ever before. And that is a good thing,\u201d he claimed.The announcement aligns with statements from Acting President Rodr\u00edguez, who has reiterated that Venezuela is open to good relations with all countries under principles of respect and goodwill.Venezuela\u2019s Acting President Rodr\u00edguez Assumes Military Command, Launches National Cyber Defense OfficeNational Center for Defense and CybersecurityAlso on Thursday, Venezuelan Science and Technology Minister Gabriela Jim\u00e9nez led a high-level strategic meeting with authorities from the Military Scientific Council. The meeting was held in order to create the National Center for Defense and Cyber Security, as had been requested by Acting President Rodr\u00edguez the day before.In a press release, the Science and Technology Ministry reported that, in compliance with instructions from Rodr\u00edguez, the sovereign capabilities and operational readiness of the Bolivarian National Armed Force (FANB) were evaluated.Jim\u00e9nez emphasized that the National System of Science, Technology, and Innovation firmly assumes the comprehensive cyberdefense of the nation during this historical juncture. During the meeting, military commanders reaffirmed their commitment to guaranteeing the stability of the people and the security of technological infrastructure, through innovation and adaptation. Jim\u00e9nez explained that science represents the \u201cweapon for peace and the definitive independence\u201d of the country.The new institution integrates scientific knowledge with national defense, in order to safeguard the state\u2019s digital platforms against potential external threats. Its objective is to enhance the FANB\u2019s operational readiness by utilizing the technical contributions of the National Science, Technology, and Innovation System to create a robust digital shield based on national development and strategic intelligence.\u00a0Special for Orinoco Tribune by staffOT\/JRE\/AUPost navigation
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