U.S. Government Issues Travel Warning for Venezuela, Citing Significant Risks for Americans
The advisory was issued amid concerns over the safety of U.S. nationals in Venezuela, where more Americans are currently wrongfully detained than in any other country.
SOUTH AMERICA — On May 27, 2025, the U.S. government issued a security alert elevating Venezuela to its highest Travel Advisory level—Level 4: Do Not Travel—due to substantial risks to American citizens, including wrongful detention, torture, terrorism, kidnapping, inconsistent law enforcement, violent crime, civil unrest, and limited healthcare infrastructure.
This advisory, announced by the State Department, reflects heightened concerns over the safety of U.S. nationals in Venezuela, where more Americans are currently wrongfully detained than in any other country, underscoring the urgency of the situation.
Travel Advisory
The State Department’s alert outlines multiple serious threats facing Americans in Venezuela. These include wrongful detention, torture, terrorism, kidnapping, erratic law enforcement practices, violent crime, civil unrest, and inadequate healthcare infrastructure.
The advisory’s scope extends beyond Venezuela, with U.S. embassies in neighboring countries and those with direct air connections issuing similar security notices, indicating a broad regional concern about the deteriorating conditions.
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