State Department Issues ‘Do Not Travel’ Warning for Venezuela

‘Violent crimes, such as homicide, armed robbery, kidnapping, and carjacking, are common in Venezuela,’ the State Department said.

An American flag flutters in the wind at the U.S. embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine, on January 24, 2022. Gleb Garanich/Reuters

The U.S. Department of State issued a “do not travel” warning for Venezuela, renewing a previous advisory that told American citizens they shouldn’t visit the country.

In a recent bulletin, the federal agency maintained its “Level 4” advisory, the most dangerous level, for the country, citing high levels of crime and possible civil unrest.