Venezuela has revoked the operating rights of six foreign airlines, effectively banning them from flying to and from the South American country. The nation's National Institute of Civil Aviation (INAC) took the measure in response to the carriers in question suspending flights to Venezuela on US advice.

The initial suspensions came into place at the end of last week, with American authorities warning airlines of " heightened military activity " in and around the country as tensions between the US and Venezuela escalated. After issuing an ultimatum to the carriers that had suspended their flights to and from the country earlier in the week, Venezuela has now revoked their operating rights, accusing them of joining the US in " state terrorism ."

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