Live Update 
From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
US warns Americans not to visit Venezuela
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleCARACAS, Venezuela — The US State Department says Americans shouldn’t travel to Venezuela and it warns of unrest and the threat of being arbitrarily arrested.
Tuesday’s announcement raises the travel advisory to its highest level.
Venezuela is gripped by raising political instability as US-backed opposition leader Juan Guaido presses to oust socialist President Nicolas Maduro.
Officials have cleared the US embassy in Caracas of everybody but essential staff.
The travel advisory warns of the threat of kidnapping, robberies and mass demonstrations occurring with little notice.
Opposition leaders have called for anti-government demonstrations this week.
— AP
If you’d like to comment, join
The Times of Israel Community.
The Times of Israel Community.
JOIN THE TOI COMMUNITY
Already a member? Log in here