US, Jan. 3 -- Explosions in Caracas, disputed leadership claims, and restricted airspace have turned Venezuela into a test case for global trust. While the Caribbean remains open, aviation uncertainty, legal questions in Washington, and shaken traveler confidence show how quickly geopolitics can ripple through tourism and air travel worldwide.

Explosions reported in Venezuela's capital and claims by U.S. President Donald Trump of a large-scale military operation against the Maduro government, "arresting" a sitting president and trafficking this sitting president abroad, have sent shockwaves far beyond Caracas-raising urgent questions about civil aviation safety, Caribbean travel disruption, the legality of U.S. military action, and the f...