Nearly two dozen private jets, some government-linked and others privately owned, departed Maturin International Airport in Northeastern Venezuela for Caracas between 3:15 AM and 3:30 AM UTC on September 10th, 2025. The departures occurred following the conclusion of the "Venezuela vs Colombia" World Cup Qualifier match, which Colombia won 6-3. The unusual activity was noted by observers, with speculation that the flights may simply be attendees returning from the sporting event. The presence of private jets, including those linked to the government, departing Maturin International Airport has been described as "very strange movements" by X user @sentdefender, who reported the activity via two separate posts during the reporting window. These flights are heading towards Caracas, Venezuela's capital. This development follows an earlier report on September 10th, 2025, where journalist Orlando Avendaño denounced a plot by the Venezuelan regime to kidnap him and other exiles. Avendaño made these claims from Colombia, demanding security guarantees from Colombian President Gustavo Petro against what he called "Chavista tyranny."
