Approximately three dozen private aircraft, primarily used by Nicolás Maduro and the Los Soles cartel, remain grounded in Maturín following the Venezuelan national football team's (Vinotinto) 6-3 defeat against Colombia on September 10th, 2025. The loss officially eliminated Venezuela from contention for the upcoming World Cup. The statement, originating from the X account @Arr3ch0, characterized the situation as a "disappointing defeat" and suggested that "all with the regime are defeats and sorrows, everything without the regime will be triumphs and joys." This implies a critical view of the current administration's impact on national morale and sporting outcomes. No further details were provided regarding the specific reasons for the aircraft remaining in Maturín or their intended use.
