Bloomberg A tense weekend in Venezuela saw President Trump order airlines to consider closing Venezuelan airspace, perceived by Caracas as a threat. While Maduro’s government claimed this suspended deportation flights, the situation remained unchanged. Despite Trump’s hints at possible military action, his administration has not detailed any plans, and he downplayed his airspace comments, confirming a recent conversation with Maduro.

• President Trump ordered airlines to consider closing Venezuelan airspace.
• Venezuela’s government viewed Trump’s order as a threat and stated it suspended US deportation flights.
• Despite ominous signals, the weekend passed without significant changes.
• Trump downplayed his airspace remarks and confirmed a recent conversation with Maduro.
• Chevron continues oil extraction in Venezuela without major disruptions.
• Opposition leader María Corina Machado is expected to travel to Norway to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.