Venezuela travel advisories are being updated after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake
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Officials are warning Americans to reconsider traveling to Venezuela, saying the South American country poses new risks for tourists.
The country remains on a Level 3 “Reconsider Travel” advisory, according to a June 27 update from the US State Department.
Although Venezuela has been at Level 3 for most of the year, the latest advisories add the country’s recent earthquakes as an important factor for travelers.
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The country was hit by a 7.2 magnitude earthquake followed by a 7.5 magnitude earthquake on June 24.
“Venezuela experienced a strong earthquake and a series of earthquakes,” the advisory said.
The US State Department is urging Americans to reconsider travel to Venezuela after updating its advisory to include the latest earthquake damage. (Juan Barreto/AFP via Getty Images)
“This has caused significant damage and disruption to transportation, infrastructure and emergency services.”
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Overall, officials warn of “crime, kidnapping, terrorism and poor health infrastructure” in the country.
“Violent crimes such as murders, armed robberies, and kidnappings are taking place,” the counselors said.
Americans visiting family or visiting Venezuela are encouraged to stay informed of the latest travel advisories. (Juan Barreto/AFP via Getty Images)
“Improperly armed groups can commit acts of violence against civilians without warning. There are no reliable crime statistics.”
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Several areas in Venezuela are also under Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisories.
These include the Venezuela-Colombia border region, Amazonas region, Apure region and Aragua region outside Maracay, as well as Guárico region, Táchira region and rural areas of Bolívar region.
Americans traveling abroad are urged to check the latest State Department guidance before traveling to Venezuela. (Federico Parra/AFP via Getty Images)
Although Venezuela is not considered a major tourist destination, some Americans still travel to visit family or explore attractions such as Angel Falls and Los Roques National Park in the Venezuelan Caribbean.
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The advice comes amid strained relations between the US and Venezuela, with Washington providing emergency aid months after Maduro’s arrest.
Travelers are reminded that several parts of Venezuela remain under a Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory. (Yuri Cortez/AFP via Getty Images)
After earthquakes estimated at 7.2 and 7.5 in the northern part of the South American country last week, the US government has stepped in to help with a measure that the administration says has been accepted by the government of Venezuela.
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“We have seen the full compliance of the interim authorities in Venezuela thanks to the unprecedented response of the United States to this deadly earthquake,” the statement said. An officer of the Department of State he previously told Fox News Digital.
Fox News Digital has reached out to the State Department for comment.
Fox News Digital’s Peter D’Abrosca contributed reporting.
