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of State Department Updated “Do Not Travel” advisory for Venezuela.
On Wednesday, the travel advisory was reissued without redactions, with the State Department citing myriad high risks related to crime, terrorism, detention and poor medical infrastructure.
“All U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents of Venezuela are strongly advised to leave the country immediately,” the advisory reads.
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In 2019, the United States severed diplomatic relations with Venezuela and closed its embassy. It says it no longer has the capacity to provide emergency services or consular assistance to U.S. citizens in the country.
“There is no safe way Travel to Venezuela” said the advisory, adding that citizens should avoid traveling to the country by any means.
The State Department has renewed its “do not travel” warning to Venezuela. (Juan Barreto/AFP via Getty Images)
Officials say tourists are at great risk of being detained even if they accidentally cross the border by a few feet.
“Venezuela is experiencing a high incidence of violent crimes, including murder, armed robbery, kidnapping, and car burglary,” the advisory reads.
When tourists are detained, the United States is usually not informed about the detainee.
“Traveller’s Face” [an] increased risk [if] He also took unregulated taxis from the Maiquetia Simón Bolívar International Airport and used ATMs in the area.
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dangerous Colombian terrorist organization The advisory notes that it operates in Venezuela’s border areas with Colombia, Brazil and Guyana.
Security forces detained American citizens for up to five years without respecting due process.
When tourists are detained, the U.S. is typically kept in the dark about their detainees, who are cut off from all communication and subjected to “inhumane” torture, the State Department said. (Jesus Vargas/Getty Images)
When tourists are detained, the United States is usually kept in the dark about their detainees, who are cut off from all communication and subjected to “inhuman” torture.
Authorities have warned of severe beatings, long periods of confinement and waterboarding, according to former detainees and independent human rights groups.
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Americans planning to travel to or from Venezuela should not rely on government assistance and should develop a “proof of survival” plan in advance.
In March, the Secretary of State marco rubio He said there are Americans who have been unjustly detained in Venezuela.
“We’re currently taking out drug smuggling vessels at a level we’ve never seen before,” President Trump said Wednesday. “We will soon start doing that on land as well.” (X.com/SecWar)
The advisory also mentions shortages of gasoline, electricity, water, medicine and medical supplies within Bolivia. Socialist country.
Although the Department of Transportation has prohibited airlines from operating flights between the United States and Venezuela, the country has plenty of dramatic scenery to attract tourists.
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For example, Canaima National Park in Salto Angel is home to the world’s tallest uninterrupted waterfall, and Los Rochis Islands is famous for its white sand beaches and turquoise waters.
The new recommendations come as President Trump tightens his policies. campaign against narco-terrorism.
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“We are knocking out drug boat “We’re at a level we’ve never seen before,” Trump said Wednesday, adding, “We’re going to start doing that on land very soon.”
The president further criticized the Maduro government for weaponizing migrants. He reiterated his claim that Venezuela is “sending us murderers, murderers… drug dealers at the highest level… gang members and people in mental hospitals.”
Fox News Digital’s Jasmine Baehr contributed reporting.
