The U.S government has issued a critical warning for all Americans currently located in Venezuela to exit the country immediately via available commercial flights.
The government highlights extreme dangers including wrongful imprisonment, state-sponsored violence, and the presence of armed militias that target foreign nationals at illegal checkpoints.
Travelers are urged to maintain high situational awareness and avoid road travel due to the risk of kidnapping and arbitrary detention.
Because the region is classified as a Level 4 risk zone, the advisory stresses that the local infrastructure cannot guarantee the safety or health of visitors.
Individuals are encouraged to register with embassy programs to receive real-time updates as the volatile political and security climate continues to deteriorate.