WILLEMSTAD - Two U.S. military aircraft were observed yesterday flying over the airspace near Curaçao, heading southward before briefly entering airspace near Maiquetía, Venezuela, and then turning back. The overflight is part of what analysts describe as a broader trend of increased U.S. military activity in the Caribbean region.

According to reports, the planes were specialized U.S. Air Force aircraft designed for support operations and deployment during crises or military conflicts. Local aviation observers noted that such overflights have become more frequent in recent weeks.

Growing U.S. Military Presence in the Caribbean

Over the past several months, the United States has been expanding its military capabilities in the Caribbean basin near Venezuela. This buildup includes naval vessels, troops, and strategic aircraft, such as the B-52 bombers that recently conducted flights over the Caribbean Sea.

While U.S. officials publicly link the operations to counter-narcotics and anti-terrorism missions, regional security analysts believe the increased presence also serves as a form of geopolitical pressure on the Venezuelan government of Nicolás Maduro.

No Direct Threat to Curaçao

Yesterday’s flight highlights the heightened frequency of U.S. aerial operations in the region. Given Curaçao’s proximity to Venezuela, the island and its surrounding airspace are routinely exposed to such military movements.

Authorities have emphasized that the overflights do not pose a direct threat to Curaçao or its residents. However, the continued buildup underscores the strategic importance of the southern Caribbean in U.S. defense and regional security policy.