US Government Warns Americans to Leave Venezuela Immediately as Armed Militias Set Up Roadblocks
The US government has issued a new security alert warning American citizens in Venezuela to leave the country immediately due to rising security concerns. According to the US Embassy Caracas, armed militias known as 'colectivos' have set up roadblocks and are searching vehicles for evidence of US citizenship or support for the United States.
As international flights have resumed, the embassy has urged US citizens to take this opportunity to leave Venezuela as soon as possible. The US Department of State continues to list Venezuela at its highest travel warning level due to severe risks to Americans, including wrongful detention, torture in detention, terrorism, kidnapping, arbitrary enforcement of local laws, crime, civil unrest, and poor health infrastructure.
US citizens in Venezuela should not expect consular assistance from the embassy, which withdrew all diplomatic personnel from US Embassy Caracas in March 2019. The US government has also suspended operations and is unable to provide emergency services to US citizens in Venezuela.
The warning comes as part of an ongoing crackdown on dissent in Venezuela, with masked men with guns patrolling the streets. Pro-government supporters have clashed with security forces in recent days.
In light of these developments, officials are urging Americans to exercise extreme caution when traveling to or remaining in Venezuela. The embassy has issued a clear warning: "Do not travel to Venezuela," and advised US citizens in Venezuela to leave as soon as they feel it is safe to do so.
The US government's decision to issue this alert highlights the growing instability in Venezuela, which has been plagued by economic crisis, food shortages, and widespread human rights abuses. As tensions continue to escalate, it remains essential for American citizens to prioritize their safety and take all necessary precautions when traveling to or remaining in the country.
The US government has issued a new security alert warning American citizens in Venezuela to leave the country immediately due to rising security concerns. According to the US Embassy Caracas, armed militias known as 'colectivos' have set up roadblocks and are searching vehicles for evidence of US citizenship or support for the United States.
As international flights have resumed, the embassy has urged US citizens to take this opportunity to leave Venezuela as soon as possible. The US Department of State continues to list Venezuela at its highest travel warning level due to severe risks to Americans, including wrongful detention, torture in detention, terrorism, kidnapping, arbitrary enforcement of local laws, crime, civil unrest, and poor health infrastructure.
US citizens in Venezuela should not expect consular assistance from the embassy, which withdrew all diplomatic personnel from US Embassy Caracas in March 2019. The US government has also suspended operations and is unable to provide emergency services to US citizens in Venezuela.
The warning comes as part of an ongoing crackdown on dissent in Venezuela, with masked men with guns patrolling the streets. Pro-government supporters have clashed with security forces in recent days.
In light of these developments, officials are urging Americans to exercise extreme caution when traveling to or remaining in Venezuela. The embassy has issued a clear warning: "Do not travel to Venezuela," and advised US citizens in Venezuela to leave as soon as they feel it is safe to do so.
The US government's decision to issue this alert highlights the growing instability in Venezuela, which has been plagued by economic crisis, food shortages, and widespread human rights abuses. As tensions continue to escalate, it remains essential for American citizens to prioritize their safety and take all necessary precautions when traveling to or remaining in the country.
this is getting serious 
roadblocks everywhere? 
what's next? 
no international flights? 
️ i'm surprised they're still allowing people to enter 
but yeah, americans should def stay away 
Venezuela is a mess right now 
economic crisis, food shortages... it's like living in a war zone 
poor health infrastructure? 
no thanks 
they're basically telling americans to leave but like how can ppl just up and leave? its not that easy to get outta a country with no other job prospects or family ties... 
I've got friends who have tried to travel there for work or whatever and they always talk about how sketchy it is. Like, what if you get stuck in the country with no way out? It gives me anxiety just thinking about it 
. And what's with these "colectivos" and their roadblocks? It sounds like a scene straight out of a movie or somethin' 
. I remember when I was in college, we used to travel all over the world and not think twice about it... now it seems like everyone's just stuck at home waitin' for things to calm down 
the us gov really needs to step in and help out more ASAP 
meanwhile, i'm just over here thinking 'can't we all just get along?' 
