Venezuela on Wednesday banned six international carriers from its airspace, further flaming tensions with the United States. The move comes just days after the airlines temporarily paused operations in the country, citing safety concerns after a notice of “[a] potentially hazardous situation” from the FAA.

The National Institute of Civil Aeronautics (INAC), Venezuela’s aviation authority, announced they had revoked the landing and takeoff rights of Iberia, TAP Air Portugal, GOL, LATAM, Avianca, and Turkish Airlines.

The dispute began last week when the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) warning of heightened security risks in the region due to increased U.S. military activity in the Caribbean. In response, the six carriers suspended their flights to C

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