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US warns citizens against travel to Venezuela amid mounting threats
The United States Department of State reaffirmed a Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory against travel to or remaining in Venezuela, citing grave concerns over crime, civil unrest, deteriorating public services and very limited consular support. The announcement cautioned Americans that acts such as kidnapping, arbitrary detention, torture, terrorism, and violent crime are widespread — and that shortages of fuel, electricity, water, medicines and medical supplies make the situation especially hazardous.The advisory comes as tensions between Washington and Caracas intensify sharply, following a controversial campaign of US military strikes on alleged drug-trafficking vessels believed to be linked to networks inside Venezuela. US forces have been significantly expanded in the Caribbean, provoking concern that broader military confrontation could be looming.Underlining the risk to foreign travellers and dual nationals, the State Department highlighted that the US Embassy in Caracas remains closed — meaning Americans in Venezuela would rely largely on assistance from consular staff in Colombia should an emergency arise.Other governments have joined the US in issuing travel advisories. Authorities in the United Kingdom and a number of European and North American countries now warn their citizens against travel to Venezuela, pointing to similar fears over security, flight cancellations and acute instability.The upheaval in Venezuelan aviation compounded the overall disruption. After warnings from the US aviation regulator about flights over Venezuela — citing danger stemming from military operations and possible interference with navigation systems — six major international carriers had their licences revoked by Venezuelan authorities for suspending service. That move has severely cut commercial and evacuation options for foreigners.Amid mounting pressure, the government of President Nicolás Maduro has denounced what it calls a “campaign of coercion” by the US, warning that its sovereignty is under threat. Caracas also has maintained that it does not control many of the armed groups blamed by Washington for trafficking.Humanitarian organisations and analysts warn that any further escalation could deepen the country’s crisis. With pervasive shortages and breakdowns in essential public services, combined with threats of violence and arbitrary enforcement of law, Venezuela’s condition stands among the most dangerous environments for travellers — especially Americans or...
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