UA BetPlay League team gave up traveling to Venezuela to comply with its preseason plan, addressing the complex sociopolitical and security crisis that broke out in that country starting on January 3, after an escalation of violent events and tensions with the United States Government.
Well Llaneros FCwho had planned to travel to Venezuelan territory to play a friendly match and carry out sports activities as part of his preparation for the 2026-I season, gave up doing so.
The whole of Media Colombia had reached an agreement to face Academia Puerto Cabello in Caraboboin addition to developing training sessions and joint work between January 8 and 12.
Nevertheless, the Colombian club decided to cancel the tripprioritizing the safety of its players, coaching staff and administrative staff, given the delicate context that Venezuela is going through.
The determination was officially communicated through a statement, in which Llaneros FC explained that, after analyzing security and logistics criteria, it chose not to hold the international preseason.
In the same message, The institution thanked Academia Puerto Cabello for the invitation and willingness shown during the institutional approach process.
Alternatively, Llaneros adjusted their planning and now he will dispute two friendly matches in Bogotá against teams from the capitalmeetings that will serve as preparation prior to the start of the BetPlay 2026-I League.
Are sports competitions suspended in Venezuela?
The situation in Venezuela has generated concern in the sports field, and it is expected that in the coming days entities and federations make decisions about holding official competitions in that countrygiven the impact on the civilian population registered in the recent events.
It is worth remembering that, as a consequence of the current context, The Venezuelan Baseball League was suspendeda precedent that reinforces the caution of sports clubs and organizations in the region.
