CARACAS, Venezuela - The United States on Wednesday suspended all commercial passenger and cargo flights between the U.S. and Venezuela, saying the political unrest and tensions there pose a risk to flights. Conditions in Venezuela “threaten the safety and security of passengers, aircraft, and crew,” the department said. American Airlines stopped its flights in mid-March after union leaders told pilots not to go there due to safety concerns. The National Assembly has come under increasing pressure from Maduro since the opposition appealed in vain for a military uprising April 30. On Tuesday, police sealed off the National Assembly, purportedly to search for any hidden explosives.

Source: thestar May 15, 2019 19:36 UTC