At least 14 private aircraft, including registrations YV2692, YV3009, YV3274, YV3188, YV3456, YV3388, YV669T, YV0138, YV484T, YV3250, YV2286, T7-AME, YV3529, and YV3332, departed Maturin International Airport for Caracas between 3:15 AM and 3:30 AM UTC on September 10th, 2025. This activity occurred following the "Venezuela vs Colombia" World Cup Qualifier match. These movements were reported by social media users including @Arr3ch0, @LatAmMilMVMTs, @SA_Defensa, and @sipjack1776, with some observers deeming the activity "very strange movements." The departures coincided with journalist Orlando Avendaño's denunciation from Colombia, alleging a plot by the Venezuelan regime to kidnap him and other exiles. Avendaño has requested security guarantees from Colombian President Gustavo Petro. Venezuela has not classified for the soccer World Cup in any of the tournaments from 1978 to 2026. The context of the aircraft movements is also being viewed in light of ongoing political tensions and accusations against the Venezuelan government, though some speculation suggests the flights were simply attendees returning from the sporting event.
