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The United States government has issued a fresh security alert, urging all American citizens currently in Venezuela to depart the nation without delay. This alert, released on Saturday, underscores growing security concerns and the U.S. government’s limited capacity to offer emergency aid, as reported by the U.S. Embassy in Caracas.
The embassy’s statement, dated January 10, emphasizes, “U.S. citizens in Venezuela should leave the country immediately.”
This warning highlights the presence of armed groups active on Venezuelan roadways.
“Reports have emerged about armed militias, known as ‘colectivos,’ establishing roadblocks and inspecting vehicles for signs of U.S. citizenship or any affiliation with the United States,” detailed the U.S. Embassy in Caracas.
This alert coincides with the reopening of international travel options.
“As international flights have resumed, U.S. citizens in Venezuela should leave the country immediately,” the embassy said.
Pro-government armed civilians block streets in Caracas, Venezuela, Jan. 3, after President Donald Trump announced that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro had been captured and flown out of the country. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)
The U.S. Department of State continues to list Venezuela at its highest travel warning level.
“Venezuela has the highest Travel Advisory level – Level 4: Do Not Travel – due to severe risks to Americans,” the State Department said.
Those risks include “wrongful detention, torture in detention, terrorism, kidnapping, arbitrary enforcement of local laws, crime, civil unrest, and poor health infrastructure,” according to the State Department.
Demonstrators critical of the government clash with the security forces of the state in Venezuela. (Rafael Hernandez/picture alliance/Getty Images)
The embassy said Americans in Venezuela should not expect consular assistance.
“In March 2019, the U.S. Department of State withdrew all diplomatic personnel from U.S. Embassy Caracas and suspended operations,” the embassy said. “The U.S. government continues to be unable to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Venezuela.”
A supporter of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro protests his removal from the country by U.S. forces Jan. 3. (AP Photo/Cristian Hernandez)
As part of the alert, officials issued a clear warning to Americans.
“Do not travel to Venezuela,” the embassy said. “U.S. citizens in Venezuela are advised to leave Venezuela as soon as they feel it is safe to do so.”
The State Department did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for additional comment.
Jasmine Baehr is a Breaking News Writer for Fox News Digital, where she covers politics, the military, faith and culture.
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