Aruba renewed air traffic ban with Venezuela for 90 more days

Aruba has extended its ban on commercial flights with Venezuela for an additional 90 days, surprising many in the aeronautical industry. The decision, made in an effort to prevent a new wave of migration from Venezuela to the Caribbean island, has been met with mixed reactions. Diederik Kemmerling, the new president of the Chamber of Commerce, has suggested initially opening the airspace for cargo only to prevent irregular immigration. Venezuelan unions have been pressuring Aruban authorities to lift the ban, but the extension complicates plans to reactivate trade relations between the two countries. Chavismo has maintained its position on the ban, despite the desire of the aeronautical sector to resume air traffic with Venezuela. This unexpected extension has significant implications for both countries.