17 March – As a contingency measure, the prime minister announced the suspension of all incoming flights from the United States, Brazil, Senegal, Nigeria, Portugal, and all European countries affected by COVID-19 for three weeks. Exceptions are for cargo flights and flights for foreign citizens wishing to return home. The ban also applies to the docking of cruise ships, sailing ships and landing from passengers or crew from cargo ships or fishing ships.[1][2]
25 August – The Attorney General opens an investigation into Fernando Gil Évora and Carlos Dos Anjos, who posed as representatives of President Nicolás Maduro in favor of Colombian Alex Saab.[4]