At least 14 private aircraft were observed flying in a line from Maturin to Caracas between 3:15 AM and 3:30 AM UTC on September 10th, 2025. The aircraft registrations include YV2692, YV3009, YV3274, YV3188, YV3456, YV3388, YV669T, YV0138, YV484T, YV3250, YV2286, T7-AME, YV3529, and YV3332. This activity was reported by Twitter users @Arr3ch0, @LatAmMilMVMTs, @SA_Defensa, and @sipjack1776. The departures from Maturin International Airport followed the conclusion of the "Venezuela vs Colombia" World Cup Qualifier match, which Colombia won 6-3. Observers described the movements as "very strange movements" in previous reports, with speculation that the flights were simply attendees returning from the sporting event. The presence of multiple jets, some potentially government-linked, has drawn attention. The events occur amidst accusations from journalist Orlando Avendaño, who on September 10th, 2025, denounced a plot by the Venezuelan regime to kidnap him and other exiles. Avendaño, speaking from Colombia, has requested security guarantees from Colombian President Gustavo Petro. These claims highlight ongoing tensions and accusations leveled against the Venezuelan government.
