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The US State Department on Thursday issued an updated travel alert warning Americans against any travel to Venezuela amid hightened tenstions between the two countries. The State Department said US citizens should cancel any plans to visit Venezuela or remain in the country if they’re already there “due to the high risk of wrongful detention, torture in detention, terrorism, kidnapping, arbitrary enforcement of local laws, crime, civil unrest, and poor health infrastructure.” “All US citizens and lawful permanent residents in Venezuela are strongly advised to depart immediately,” it added. “Do not travel to Venezuela for any reason.” The alert comes amid reports that the Trump administration may be preparing for operations inside Venezuela to force President Nicolas Maduro out. Over the past few months, the US has been ramping up its military presence in the Caribbean, which many see as preparation for an impending land or air operation in the country. The US has deployed an aircraft carrier, warships, and F-35 jets, which the administration says are to target drug cartels. Trump has also authorised covert CIA operations in the country, as part of his pressure campaign against the Maduro government. The exact nature of these operations is classified, but they could involve sabotage, cyberattacks, propaganda, or supporting anti-Maduro groups. Last week, Trump had said that the airspace above and surrounding Venezuela should be considered "closed in its entirety." Trump told military service members last week that the US would "very soon" begin land operations to stop suspected Venezuelan drug traffickers.

‘Do not travel to Venezuela for any reason’: US State Department tells Americans

December 05, 2025 6:04 am

All US citizens and lawful permanent residents in Venezuela are strongly advised to depart immediately, the State Department said.

Police officers stand guard after being mobilized in Valencia, Venezuela, Thursday, Sept 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacinto Oliveros)

11 killed in US boat strike were not gang members, Venezuela minister says

September 12, 2025 4:57 pm

The administration of US President Donald Trump has said the boat was transporting illegal narcotics, but has provided scant further information about the incident, even amid demands from members of the US Congress for a justification for the action.

Venezuela's ruling Socialist party keeps control of legislature, wins 83% of votes

May 26, 2025 11:15 am

Opposition candidates won just one governorship, in the state of Cojedes, west of the capital Caracas, down from the four won by opposition parties in 2021.

What to know about Venezuela's election as Maduro faces the toughest race of his decade in power

July 05, 2024 1:59 am

President Nicolás Maduro, now in his 11th year in office, is being challenged by former diplomat Edmundo González Urrutia at the head of a resurgent opposition, as well as a field of eight other candidates.

After renewed sanctions and ahead of election, Venezuela looks to increase tax take

May 02, 2024 9:01 pm

Neither the communications or finance ministry responded to a request for comment.

US, Venezuela discuss easing sanctions, make little progress: Report

March 08, 2022 8:41 am

Both sides used Saturday's meeting in Caracas to present what one of the sources described as "maximalist" demands, reflecting longtime tensions between the Western Hemisphere's main power and one of its biggest ideological foes.