Cronología: lo que se sabe al momento de la tensión entre EE.UU. y Venezuela The U.S. Department of Justice increased the bounty for information leading to Nicolás Maduro’s capture to $50 million, initiating an unprecedented offensive including military deployment and maritime bombings against drug trafficking. President Trump issued a directive to consider Venezuelan airspace closed and reportedly spoke with Maduro about a potential meeting, though no concrete plans were made. The U.S. also designated the “Cartel of the Suns” as a terrorist group and warned airlines about risks in Venezuelan airspace.

• U.S. Department of Justice increased the reward for Nicolás Maduro’s capture to $50 million.
• Trump administration launched an offensive including military deployment in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, and bombings against drug trafficking boats.
• President Trump posted a message on Truth Social asking airlines and pilots to consider the airspace over and around Venezuela as entirely closed.
• The New York Times reported a phone call between Trump and Maduro to discuss a potential meeting, though no concrete plans were made.
• Trump suggested the U.S. might start targeting Venezuelan drug traffickers on land.
• Trump stated he could talk with Maduro to “save many lives” and that things could be done “the right way” or “the wrong way.”
• The U.S. Department of State designated the “Cartel of the Suns,” linked to Maduro’s government, as a foreign terrorist organization.
• The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a warning to U.S. airlines and pilots about increasing risks in Venezuelan airspace.