Leonardo DiCaprio, Natalie Portman among celebrities left deserted in the Caribbean following Venezuela crisis

The Trump administration’s military operation in Venezuela, and subsequent seizure of its president, has led to several celebrities being stranded in the Caribbean following air restrictions around the area.

According to Page Six, “Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy closed down airspace around the South American nation Saturday night amid the jaw-dropping operation to seize president Nicolás Maduro,” which means that the commercial and private flights expected to carry “movie stars, moguls, and mega-millionaires” back to the US following their New Year’s celebrations have been halted.

The outlet further reported that Queen Latifah, Mike Tyson, and Natalie Portman are among the celebrities currently “beached in St. Barts and the surrounding luxury oases.”

Leonardo DiCaprio previously faced similar obstruction when he was scheduled to fly into California for the Palm Springs Festival Awards on Saturday, January 3.

“Everyone’s been taking the boat to Anguilla, only to be turned away, and sent back [to St. Barts or St. Martin],” an insider revealed about the situation.

While another source shared that hotels in St. Martin are “sold out” amid the global crisis.

Furthermore, President Maduro was moved to New York following his detainment by the American authorities in Venezuela, which has prompted more “desperate” measures.

“The situation is so desperate, New York hospitality and nightlife vets have been posting on social media seeking people to go in on group charter flights,” the report by Page Six added.

Donald Trump ordered air strikes on Venezuela, which were carried out in its capital of Caracas on January 3, while at least 40 civilians have been killed in the incident.