American Airlines’ Venezuela Flights: A Risky Reopening Amid Ongoing Instability

American Airlines recently received approval to restart regular flights to Venezuela, marking the first U.S. airline to do so since suspending service in 2019. On the surface, this move might appear as a step toward restoring travel and business between the two nations. However, beneath this veneer lies a troubling gamble with American security and common sense.Is Washington Ignoring the Risks?The U.S. State Department continues to warn against travel to Venezuela due to ongoing political instability, widespread corruption under Nicolás Maduro’s regime, and threats to American citizens' safety. Yet, in a puzzling contradiction, the government greenlit American Airlines’ renewed service—effectively...