The United States warns Americans who do not travel to Venezuela due to the risks of torture, kidnapping

The United States Department of State again advises US citizens Do not travel For Venezuela, “severe risks” warning, including unfair detention, kidnapping and torture.

The State Department said it does not have an operational embassy or consulate in the South American country, and that it cannot provide consular routine or emergency services to US citizens there. All American citizens currently in Venezuela must leave immediately, said the State Department.

“American citizens have an extreme risk of detention when entering Venezuela anywhere. They can be unfairly accused of terrorism or other serious and detained crimes for long periods,” said the State Department in a press release on Tuesday. “American citizens have been arrested upon arrival at the borders of the earth, airports and maritime ports of entry. There is no safe way for Americans to travel to Venezuela.”

The State Department has warned US citizens who do not travel to Venezuela for years, issuing their highest level advice, 4, at least since March 2019, when he announced the temporary suspension of the operations of the United States Embassy in Caracas. Travel notices that increase to levels 3 and 4 are checked every six months.

More American citizens are currently unfairly detained in Venezuela than in any other country, the department said. In some cases, arrests have occurred when people accidentally cross Venezuela from neighboring countries, where borders may not be clearly marked. The Americans can also be unfairly accused of serious crimes, including terrorism, said the State Department.

The Venezuelan government does not inform arrests to the United States government, which makes it impossible for the United States to visit those citizens or intervene. American citizens detained in Venezuela can also not contact family members or private lawyers, said the State Department.

Other potential concerns in Venezuela include the arbitrary application of local laws, civil disturbances and poor health infrastructure, said the State Department.

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