Published: Jan 12, 2026, 12:21 IST | Updated: Jan 12, 2026, 12:21 IST
The U.S. Department of State has issued an urgent travel warning advising all U.S. citizens to leave Venezuela immediately, citing a rapidly deteriorating security situation and the resumption of international flights. Authorities warned that armed militias known as “colectivos” are setting up roadblocks and searching vehicles for evidence of U.S. citizenship or support for the United States, with all consular services in the country suspended amid severe risks