Straying into Venezuelan airspace could soon have dire consequences. According to Bloomberg News, the government has drafted legislation that would allow the air force to shoot down any unidentified aircraft entering its airspace. Drug-running aircraft use the cover of the country’s remote, mountainous landscape to transfer their cargo from South America to the U.S. But the rugged country will become a lot more visible to air force interceptors under the bill. Part of the legislation calls for the expenditure of $220 million to purchase 13 Italian and Chinese radar stations that will illuminate the countryside. President Hugo Chavez is expected to decree this and a package of other legislation into law in the next year.
Venezuela Drafts Law To Shoot Down Unidentified Aircraft
Key Takeaways:
- Venezuela is drafting legislation that would allow its air force to shoot down unidentified aircraft entering its airspace.
- This measure is intended to combat drug-running aircraft using the country's remote landscape to transport cargo.
- The legislation includes a plan to spend $220 million on 13 new Italian and Chinese radar stations to enhance airspace monitoring.
- President Hugo Chavez is expected to decree this legislation into law within the next year.
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