U.S. citizens in Venezuela must evacuate immediately due to heightened dangers after Maduro’s removal and lack of diplomatic support.

The United States. The government has issued an urgent travel alert, urging American citizens in Venezuela to leave immediately due to escalating security risks, which include armed pro-government militias (colectivos) setting up roadblocks and searching vehicles for signs of U.S. involvement. ties. The highest level advisory (Level 4: Do Not Travel) warns of arbitrary detention, kidnapping, terrorism, crime, civil unrest, and inadequate healthcare. The warning comes following a U.S. On January 3, a military operation was conducted to remove former President Nicolás Maduro, who was taken to New York on narcoterrorism charges. With no United States. There has been a diplomatic presence in Caracas since 2019, but consular assistance is unavailable. Travelers should use commercial flights to evacuate, keep an eye on airline updates, and sign up for the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program.