ADVERTISEMENT

Venezuelan President offers official plane to blocked athletes

The leftist leader regularly accuses the opposition of sabotaging the country's economy in collaboration with the United States.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, shown in this July 31 file photo, says he's willing to travel by motorbike or mule to make his plane available to his country's athletes

"If they can't manage (flights) because of saboteurs, the presidential plane is available for the national teams to take them wherever in the world," Maduro said on state television.

Several major foreign airlines, pressured by currency controls and growing insecurity in Venezuela, have suspended or reduced services, making flights out few and costly.

The country's national volleyball, fencing and softball teams have been affected recently, some forfeiting because they were unable to make competitions in other countries.

ADVERTISEMENT

Maduro said he could travel overland, "by motorbike or mule," if necessary, "but our national teams must not miss any international competition."

JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!

Unblock notifications in browser settings.
ADVERTISEMENT

Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:

Email: eyewitness@pulse.com.gh

ADVERTISEMENT