US EditionState Department Issues 'Do Not Travel' Warning for Venezuela
- On May 12, 2025, the U.S. State Department issued a Level 4 travel advisory urging Americans not to travel to Venezuela due to severe risks.
- The advisory follows increased instances of wrongful detention of U.S. Citizens, often without due process, amid Venezuela's unstable security and health conditions.
- The State Department suspended embassy operations in Caracas and cannot provide consular services or assist detained Americans due to Venezuelan restrictions and nondisclosure of detentions.
- The advisory warns travelers of serious threats such as kidnapping, torture, terrorism, arbitrary law enforcement, widespread criminal activity, social instability, and inadequate medical facilities in Venezuela.
- U.S. Citizens in Venezuela are strongly urged to leave immediately, as the government cannot aid those detained or stranded under current conditions and travel should be avoided entirely.
13 Articles
13 Articles
Americans Going to Venezuela Warned: ‘Prepare a Will’
The State Department has hit Venezuela with its most serious — Level 4: Do Not Travel — warning. The government said any American who wants to travel there should “prepare a will.” The warning is also being transmitted by U.S.Eembassies in neighboring South American countries and those that have direct air connections to Venezuela. A State Department news release indicated travelers might get into Venezuela without issue, but getting out is ano…
US Issues ‘Do Not Travel’ Warning for Venezuela, Citing Wrongful Detention, Terrorism Concerns
The U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory for U.S. citizens visiting Venezuela, warning of a significant and growing risk of wrongful detention in the South American country. In a May 27 statement, the department said it assigned the highest level advisory to the country because of this and other severe risks, including “torture in detention, terrorism, kidnapping, unfair law enforcement practices, violent crime,…
Feds Warn US Citizens: Get Out of Venezuela Now
American travelers are being urged to immediately leave Venezuela and keep away. The US State Department has renewed its warning against travel to the country, citing "severe risks" for American citizens. The updated advisory, released Tuesday, points to dangers including wrongful detention, kidnapping, torture, and a lack of embassy support,...
State department issues 'do not travel' warning for Venezuela
The U.S. Department of State is telling U.S. citizens not to travel to Venezuela, issuing a Level 4: Do Not Travel advisory. Meanwhile, thousands of Venezuelan migrants have been seen reversing course from their voyage through Central America to immigrate to the U.S. “Today, the State Department issued a security alert warning Americans against travel to Venezuela and bordering areas for any reason,” Tammy Bruce, spokesperson for the State Depa…
U.S. Warns Americans Against Traveling to Venezuela over 'Significant Risk of Wrongful Detention' - The Virginia Star
by Misty Severi The State Department on Tuesday warned Americans against traveling to Venezuela, stating there was a “significant risk of wrongful detention” by the country’s government. The department raised the travel advisory for the South American country to level four, the highest level, which instructs all Americans not to travel to the country. The government said Americans face a higher risk of “wrongful detention” in the country, alon…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Right
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage
