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The Federal Aviation Administration warned airlines about flying over Venezuela as it issued a notice urging them to “exercise caution” due to the “potentially hazardous situation” in the region.

The advisory comes as the U.S. has significantly increased its military presence across the Caribbean under U.S. Southern Command, deploying bombers, warships and Marines as part of an expanded campaign targeting drug-trafficking and so-called “narco-terrorist” networks operating near Venezuela.

“Operators are advised to exercise caution when operating in the Maiquetia flight information region at all altitudes due to the worsening security situation and heightened military activity in or around Venezuela,” the FAA advisory said.

“Threats could pose

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