President Donald Trump is saying the airspace “above and surrounding” Venezuela should be considered as “closed in its entirety.”

The Trump administration's saber-rattling against the longtime adversary has been bolstered by the deployment of military assets near Venezuela.

Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado faces criticism that she is exaggerating threats posed by Venezuela’s leader to justify U.S. force to overthrow him.

Nicolas Jackson faces a swift reunion with parent club Chelsea tonight. Chelsea begin their Champions League campaign against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena, and there is a familiar face in the home side’s ranks following events on transfer Deadline Day.

The former French president will have to serve a six-month term with an electronic bracelet, plus another six months suspended.

President Donald Trump said in a brief Nov. 29 social media post that airspace around the South American country should be considered closed.