The United States warns Americans against traveling to Venezuela due to the risks of torture and kidnapping

The US State Department warns citizens against traveling to Venezuela, with a warning of “severe risks”, including illegal detention, kidnapping and torture.

the The Foreign Ministry said It does not contain the operating embassy or consulate in the country of South America, and it cannot provide routine or emergency consulate services to American citizens there. The Foreign Ministry said that all American citizens in Venezuela should leave immediately.

“The American citizens are at risk of severe detention when entering Venezuela anywhere. They may be accusing unfairly of terrorism or other serious crimes and are being held for long periods.” “American citizens were detained upon their arrival at the border lands, airports and seaports to enter. There is no safe way for Americans to travel to Venezuela.”

The administration said that more American citizens are currently being held in Venezuela more than any other country. In some cases, detention operations occurred when people accidentally crossed to Venezuela from neighboring countries, as the border may not be clearly marked. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the detained Americans may not fairly accuse serious crimes, including terrorism.

The Venezuelan government does not report their death to the American government, which makes it impossible for the United States to visit these citizens or intervene. The Foreign Ministry said that the American citizens detained in Venezuela could not contact family members or private lawyers.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that other possible concerns in Venezuela include the arbitrary implementation of local laws, civil disorders and poor health infrastructure.

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