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U.S. State Department Urges Citizens to Leave Venezuela Immediately

Published January 11, 2026, 07:12
U.S. State Department Urges Citizens to Leave Venezuela Immediately

The U.S. State Department has issued a travel advisory urging American citizens not to travel to Venezuela and those already there to “depart immediately” due to the “fluid” security situation. The advisory states there are reports of roadblocks and vehicle searches by armed groups, looking for evidence of U.S. citizenship or support for the U.S. American citizens in Venezuela are advised to remain vigilant and exercise caution while traveling.