US Orders Citizens to Leave Venezuela Immediately as Armed Militias Set Up Roadblocks
The United States government has issued an urgent warning to all its citizens in Venezuela: leave immediately. The advisory, posted on January 10, 2026, comes amid rising insecurity despite international flights resuming.
Officials report that armed militias, known locally as colectivos, are setting up roadblocks and searching vehicles, allegedly looking for Americans or anyone supporting the US. Citizens were advised to stay alert and exercise extreme caution while traveling by road.
Venezuela is now at Travel Advisory Level 4: Do Not Travel, the highest alert level. Risks cited include wrongful detention, torture, terrorism, kidnapping, arbitrary enforcement of local laws, crime, civil unrest, and poor health infrastructure.
The US urged travelers to monitor airlines for updates and enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates.
This comes just days after US forces reportedly stormed Venezuela and abducted President Nicolás Maduro on January 3, 2026, escalating tensions in the region.
Meanwhile, former US President Donald Trump has continued to make headlines by threatening Colombia and repeating plans to annex Greenland, citing strategic and mineral interests.
The situation underscores the growing dangers in Venezuela and the urgent need for American citizens to prioritize safety and leave immediately.
The United States government has issued an urgent warning to all its citizens in Venezuela: leave immediately. The advisory, posted on January 10, 2026, comes amid rising insecurity despite international flights resuming.
Officials report that armed militias, known locally as colectivos, are setting up roadblocks and searching vehicles, allegedly looking for Americans or anyone supporting the US. Citizens were advised to stay alert and exercise extreme caution while traveling by road.
Venezuela is now at Travel Advisory Level 4: Do Not Travel, the highest alert level. Risks cited include wrongful detention, torture, terrorism, kidnapping, arbitrary enforcement of local laws, crime, civil unrest, and poor health infrastructure.
The US urged travelers to monitor airlines for updates and enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates.
This comes just days after US forces reportedly stormed Venezuela and abducted President Nicolás Maduro on January 3, 2026, escalating tensions in the region.
Meanwhile, former US President Donald Trump has continued to make headlines by threatening Colombia and repeating plans to annex Greenland, citing strategic and mineral interests.
The situation underscores the growing dangers in Venezuela and the urgent need for American citizens to prioritize safety and leave immediately.
US Orders Citizens to Leave Venezuela Immediately as Armed Militias Set Up Roadblocks
The United States government has issued an urgent warning to all its citizens in Venezuela: leave immediately. The advisory, posted on January 10, 2026, comes amid rising insecurity despite international flights resuming.
Officials report that armed militias, known locally as colectivos, are setting up roadblocks and searching vehicles, allegedly looking for Americans or anyone supporting the US. Citizens were advised to stay alert and exercise extreme caution while traveling by road.
Venezuela is now at Travel Advisory Level 4: Do Not Travel, the highest alert level. Risks cited include wrongful detention, torture, terrorism, kidnapping, arbitrary enforcement of local laws, crime, civil unrest, and poor health infrastructure.
The US urged travelers to monitor airlines for updates and enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates.
This comes just days after US forces reportedly stormed Venezuela and abducted President Nicolás Maduro on January 3, 2026, escalating tensions in the region.
Meanwhile, former US President Donald Trump has continued to make headlines by threatening Colombia and repeating plans to annex Greenland, citing strategic and mineral interests.
The situation underscores the growing dangers in Venezuela and the urgent need for American citizens to prioritize safety and leave immediately.
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