Presidente de Portugal espera que la decisión de Venezuela sobre TAP “no sea definitiva” The President of Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, is hopeful that Venezuela’s decision to revoke TAP’s flight concession will not be final, highlighting the significance of the Portuguese community and the relationship between the two countries. Portugal’s Foreign Minister, Paulo Rangel, called the revocation “totally disproportionate” and stated that TAP’s suspension was due to safety concerns, not a unilateral cancellation. Venezuela revoked the concessions after accusing airlines of supporting U.S. “state terrorism” and unilaterally suspending flights, following a U.S. warning about potential dangers in the region.

• Portugal’s President is optimistic that Venezuela’s revocation of TAP’s flight concession is not a final decision.
• The Portuguese President emphasized the importance of the Portuguese community in Venezuela and the bilateral relationship with TAP.
• Portugal’s Foreign Minister described Venezuela’s action as “totally disproportionate” and a response to safety concerns, not a unilateral cancellation.
• Venezuela revoked concessions for TAP and other airlines, accusing them of supporting U.S. “state terrorism” and unilaterally suspending flights.
• The decision followed a U.S. warning about potential dangers when flying over Venezuela.