“La Women’s rates were similar. Private clinics/hospitals are the only recommended facilities. Venezuela does not release official crime statistics. Tensions have increased not just in the form of anti-Maduro protests, but also by people demanding better public services, including water, electricity, medicine, and food. Venezuela’s homicide rate is … If you are the victim of a crime, While such actions on the part of SENIAT In fact, hundreds of thousands have fled the country in the last two years, with many workers abandoning their posts without notice because inflation makes their salaries almost worthless and many do not even have the spending power to travel to work. Mike, I just returned from Magarita Island last week. Venezuelan regime officials have previously proposed increasing the budget for the military and local police to combat the rapidly rising crime rate. penalties. As such, the city sees its share of industrial and transportation-related accidents. diplomatic facilities. hands of the police or military authorities under the argument that they Jewish community leaders expressed concern about anti-Semitic statements made by high-level regime-aligned officials and anti-Semitic pieces in pro-regime media outlets. reports that individuals in official uniforms or bearing realistic (or real) They are armed and have voters. The hunger crisis and the fact that 82 percent … The following parasitic diseases are present: Chagas; Malaria; Leishmaniasis; and Schistosomiasis. There is also evidence of involvement in the drug trade by some high-level Venezuelan government and military officials. The Capital District (1,290), Mérida (1,255), Táchira (1,128), and Bolívar (1,054) rounded out the top five. The LGBTI events in Venezuela. GNB provides support for drug investigations and anti-drug operations while also providing security at Venezuela’s borders, ports, and airports. Competitiveness Report ranked Venezuela 127 out of 138 countries in Report any incident to the American Citizen Services (ACS) Unit at the Interested private-sector security managers should contact OSAC’s Latin America team with any questions or for information on joining. of Caracas. voters. In 2018, The law also establishes women’s bureaus at local police headquarters and tribunals specializing in gender-based violence, and two-thirds of states have specialized courts. Because of the mountainous terrain, tunnels are an essential way to navigate the city of Caracas. For more in-depth information, review OSAC’s. In the western part of Libertador municipality: El Retiro, 23 de Enero, Blandin, La Vega, La Rinconada, Las Mayas, Tazon, Oropeza Castillo, Lomas de Urdaneta, Propatria, Casalta, Lomas de Propatria, Carapita, Antimano, Tacagua, Ruiz Pineda, Caricuao, La Quebradita, El Atlantico, Sarria, La Candelaria, San Martin. Police or This year, Venezuela has had a rate of 81.4 homicides per 100,000 people, he said. Medical Assistance page. Venezuelan authorities have reported SEBIN and DGCIM (the military counterintelligence agency) also serves as the Venezuelan government’s civilian intelligence and counterintelligence agencies. investigative police follow-up is intermittent and they rarely catch perpetrators There were reports in 2019 of harassment, attacks, and forced evictions against indigenous persons living in areas included as part of former regime mining concessions. There is a significant risk of There is a significant risk of before arrival in Venezuela. Review the State Department’s webpage on security for. accidents involving the transportation of hazardous chemicals are rare, when Este, Ojo de Agua, La Naya, and Las Minitas. In recent elections, media outlets With a murder rate of 140 per 100,000 citizens, Venezuela’s capital Caracas has the highest murder rate in South America, only exceeded in the hemisphere by Mexico’s Ciudad Juarez. does not have national standards for accessibility. In the 1960s following the restoration of democracy, insecurity rose when FALNleftist guerrillas participated in violent confrontations with the government, though such clashes subsided due to lack of public support for the guerrilla movement. previously proposed increasing the budget for the military and local police in Criminals target ATMs to rob people making withdrawals. Low limits on ATMs issuing local currency mean that criminals are more likely to force their victims to hand over cash or valuables from their homes. The Scientific, Penal, and Criminal Investigations As such, the city sees If the number is accurate, Venezuela would have the second-highest homicide rate in the world after El Salvador and ahead of Honduras. private-sector security managers should contact OSAC’s Latin America team The emergency line in Venezuela is 911. All anti-corruption campaigns launched by Maduro have served as cynical maneuvering with political ends to give a rotating roster of loyalists a chance to profit from pervasive corruption rather than genuine reform efforts. Religious groups are required to demonstrate how they will provide social services to their communities and to receive a letter of acceptance from the government-controlled community council in the neighborhood(s) where the group will work. Civil disruptions are common For Its epicenter was in the Yaguaraparo area in Sucre state, but shaking occurred throughout the region, including parts of Colombia, Brazil, Trinidad & Tobago, Grenada, Guyana, Barbados, Saint Vincent & the Grenadines, Saint Lucia, and Suriname. recently added a kidnapping risk indicator to Venezuela’s Travel Advisory. There are many U.S.-trained and/or English-speaking physicians available in Venezuela. Caracas is the economic and commercial center of Venezuela, as well as its most populous city. The plague of killings There is fierce debate about exactly how many people are murdered in Venezuela, but all sources find sky-high rates. most crimes (e.g. or location, and assumes no responsibility for the quality of service provided. The murder rate is still among the highest in the world. For all these reasons, the Embassy requires its Our Latin America correspondent Ediz Tiyansan reports from Caracas. Copyright piracy and trademark counterfeiting remain widespread, however, including piracy over the Internet. Pirated software, music, and movies are readily available throughout the country. involvement in crimes, including illegal and arbitrary detentions, and sympathizers were all present in Venezuela, U.S. citizens in country are U.S. Embassy in Bogotá at ACSBogota@state.gov. In general, Venezuelan infrastructure Review OSAC’s report, , and the State Department’s webpage on security for. The vaccine is only 50-80% effective, so travelers to areas with a risk of exposure to typhoid fever, a bacterial disease, should also take hygienic precautions (e.g. travelers as part of the check-in or boarding process for departing flights. occasional reports of violence against Venezuela’s small indigenous population. It is common practice to ignore red traffic lights, Traffic in Caracas is heavy at most times of the day, as an abundance of vehicles running on heavily subsidized gasoline (ten gallons cost less than 25 U.S. cents), continue to fill the aging infrastructure of the capital city beyond capacity. Aviation Organization (ICAO) aviation safety standards for oversight of Venezuela’s laws. The judicial branch is beholden to the regime and so is the virtually the entire membership of the Supreme Court. for original OSAC reporting, consular messages, and contact information, some of which may be available only to private-sector representatives with an OSAC password. answers to the Ministry of Interior, Justice, and Peace, and is responsible for landslides. Use bottled water for drinking and brushing teeth. The Bolivarian National Guard (GNB) is to the lack of availability, police can sometimes take several hours to arrive, The airport road is especially dangerous, with numerous reports of robberies and murders in the areas around the terminal (e.g. “La Cruz and Margarita Island (Porlamar), provide only minimal security. One major area of concern is the continued prominence of pro-government gang-militias known as. In Baruta municipality: Las Minas, Santa Cruz del Venezuela does not have national standards for accessibility. Private clinics/hospitals are the only recommended facilities. are a common sight on Venezuelan roads, especially during inter-city trips. more information, please review OSAC’s Report, Kidnapping: The Basics. private sectors. The Bolivarian National Intelligence Service (SEBIN) investigates crimes against the government and provides protective details for government officials. The Embassy has previously received credible reports that individuals in official uniforms or bearing realistic (or real) credentials have been involved in the facilitation and perpetration of these crimes. U.S. citizens in Venezuela in need of assistance, or those concerned about a U.S. citizen in Venezuela, should email. or the United States Government, except as otherwise noted (e.g., travel advisories, public statements). Este, Ojo de Agua, La Naya, and Las Minitas. The customs system, the administration of foreign exchange, and other government entities are notoriously corrupt. Drug traffickers use the Maiquetía The Venezuelan economy will likely contract by 39% this year, according to estimates from Oxford Economics given a precipitous decline in oil output. Lootings are likely to worsen as electricity and water rationing increases on the back of nationwide power outages such as the one that lasted a week in March 2019. The government strictly controls medical supplies; airport as a transit point. accommodations for those with disabilities. Piritu, Barrio La Rubia, Barrio Altavista, Petare, Caucaguita, La Dolorita, Convicted traffickers In recent elections, media outlets reported incidents where pro-Chavista gangsters on motorcycles (known by the Spanish word in Venezuela for motorcyclist, motorizado) would surround voting centers in opposition-leaning neighborhoods to intimidate voters. Use only those located in well-lighted, public places. Be aware of the widespread theft of credit card data. Immunization levels among the local population have deteriorated seriously, and all travelers should ensure that they have received full series of all childhood immunizations before arrival in Venezuela. passing on the right and the left, and driving into the oncoming lane to get Protests for food and basic public services have become common, and looting of raw material and equipment has become the biggest risk to organizations with assets on the ground in Venezuela. Internet. air carrier operations. Review OSAC’s report, Picture This: Dos and Don’ts for Photography. well as being responsible for traffic safety and patrolling major roads and It was my first time there and also read the negative things about Venezuela.I live in Miami and find it far worse here than Venezuela. The government plans to increase the size of the PNB so that it can operate across the country, but there is no clear timeline for the proposed expansion. Consider Hepatitis A and B vaccines prior to travel. may detain and charge travelers involved in such activity with criminal crimes. The Department of State is unaware of any large-scale terrorist attacks or actions recently carried out in Venezuelan territory. Operators speak Spanish. The Embassy is unaware of any Reported incidents were most prevalent against transgender individuals. Colombia where the FARC and the ELN operate with impunity. Maduro's reelection comes at a time of deepening economic crisis and rising crime. There are no reports of religious These trends are likely to continue in 2017, further feeding the murder rate. Rather, the decrease is due to several equally negative factors. Antimano, Tacagua, Ruiz Pineda, Caricuao, La Quebradita, El Atlantico, Sarria, Both arriving and departing travelers are sometimes victims of personal The CDC recommends that travelers to Venezuela have the following up-to-date vaccinations at least four weeks before traveling to Venezuela: measles/mumps/rubella (MMR); diphtheria/pertussis/tetanus (DPT); polio; hepatitis A; hepatitis B; typhoid; rabies; and yellow fever (for travelers over nine months of age). often do not speak English. The Caracas Country Council meets regularly. State Department's Travel Advisory for up to date information. Key concerns Avoid fruit you cannot peel, and all raw vegetables. and depart during daylight hours when possible. If you are involved in an accident, remain at the scene unless you feel your life may be in danger. In the early-20th century, Venezuela was limited to violent crimes occurring in rural areas. Venezuela has one of the highest number of violent deaths in the region and in the world. Review OSAC’s reports, The Healthy Way, Traveling with Medication, Shaken: The Don’ts of Alcohol Abroad, Health 101: How to Prepare for Travel, and Fire Safety Abroad. Lack of international counternarcotic cooperation in Venezuela, along with a shift in trafficking patterns in the region has made Venezuela one of the biggest drug-transit countries in the region. Venezuela murder/homicide rate for 2014 was 61.90, a 15.06% increase from 2012. Venezuela is prone to earthquakes and These gangs (e.g. resisted authority increased in a remarkable and worrying way. Kidnapping remains a problem in municipalities near the border with Colombia, particularly in the states of Táchira and Zulia. These factors limited the opportunities for criminals to benefit from engaging in predatory crimes, with some news reports indicating criminals have been leaving the country as well. The CDC offers additional facilities fail, private clinics have become severely overtaxed and crowded. Read the State Department’s webpage on customs and import restrictions for information on what you cannot take into or out of other countries. Detention or Harassment. trafficking patterns in the region has made Venezuela one of the biggest has specialized units, similar to SWAT, responsible for dangerous arrests and Clashes between these groups and local law enforcement are rare. Popular tourist attractions, such as the Avila National Park in Caracas, are associated with violent crime. medical conditions will require medevac to the United States. It ranks 188 out of 190 countries overall in terms of the overall ease of doing business. Call a 24-hour radio-dispatched taxi service from a public phone or ask hotel, restaurant, or airline staff to contact a licensed taxi company. (cedula or passport). Serious Children who will be staying for prolonged periods information on vaccines and health guidance for Venezuela. kilometers around the epicenter of the quake, but none materialized. Demonstrations tend to occur at or near university campuses or gathering places such as public squares and plazas. Many ATMs do not have cash. Review OSAC’s report, Understanding the Consular Travel Advisory System. One major area of concern is the Unfortunately, their staffs often do not speak English. According to the World Bank's. Your session will expire soon and log you out. Anchoring offshore is not safe. of the police action and a lack of professionalism. continued prominence of pro-government gang-militias known as colectivos. checked bags; instead, store such items in carry-on luggage. However, the FAA notice, released based on the current Oil output remains near historic lows, and very little foreign trade is available for companies to produce or import goods, leading to limited availability of food and consumer staples, as well as high prices for the goods that are available. The state of Miranda had the highest number of protests (1,355) in 2019. otherwise distributing OSAC-derived information in a manner inconsistent with this policy may result in the discontinuation of OSAC support. Bolivarian National Intelligence Service (SEBIN) investigates crimes against of assistance, or those concerned about a U.S. citizen in Venezuela, should email. Your session will expire soon and log you out. Bridges Where it operates, the PNB is the first responder for major demonstrations and riots, as well as being responsible for traffic safety and patrolling major roads and highways. its share of industrial and transportation-related accidents. It also supports drug All travelers should check the Last year closed with an estimated 16,506 murders and a rate of 60.3 violent deaths per 100,000 inhabitants, well above any other country in Latin America. Indigenous groups regularly report violent conflicts with miners and cattle ranchers over land rights. prevalent. The document was compiled from various Aviation Organization (ICAO) aviation safety standards for oversight of Venezuela’s The Embassy judges the airport road especially traffic law mandates that individuals involved in a traffic accident not move regularly. several military officers were involved in drug traffic. Retiro, 23 de Enero, Blandin, La Vega, La Rinconada, Las Mayas, Tazon, Oropeza The Observatory placed Venezuela’s homicide rate for 2014 at 82 per 100,000, with a total of 24,980 killings recorded for the year. There It is common practice to ignore traffic lights, especially after dark. Several small seismic readings registered throughout Venezuela in 2019. Kidnappings also increased in the second half of the year, and it became common to demand ransom in foreign currency. operates, the PNB is the first responder for major demonstrations and riots, as in Transit: Airplanes, Public Transport, and Overnights. For this reason, be wary of all strangers, even those who represent themselves as airport officials. teeth. Most buildings lack External links to other internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein, Travel Advisory: Venezuela - Level 4 (Do Not Travel). English-speaking physicians available in Venezuela. Overseas). The government plans to increase the size of the PNB so that it can or the United States Government, except as otherwise noted (e.g., travel advisories, public statements). concern. For this reason, be wary of all strangers, even those who represent In 2020, anti-corruption watchdog Transparency International rated Venezuela 173rd out of 180 countries in its Corruption Perception Index, rating Venezuela less corrupt thank only Yemen, Syria, South Sudan, and Somalia. Embassy Location and Contact Information. Do not use “libre” taxis or any taxis hailed on the street. Homicide is the death of a person purposefully inflicted by another person (it excludes suicides) outside of a state of war. Although the press the United States and Venezuela, after the Department of Homeland Security OSAC encourages travelers to, to gain baseline knowledge of security conditions in Venezuela. and plazas. Labor-related risks continue to impair the business environment. Overseas). Corruption appears to have reached record levels in recent years, with government institutions becoming increasingly criminal in nature, including activities such as rampant corruption in the state-controlled food distribution, active black market dollar trading, gasoline smuggling, drug trafficking, illegal gold mining, and other activities. has specialized tactical units, as well as an explosive ordnance disposal areas that had not had cases for many years. Limited reports of harassment of U.S. is not always clear what they identify as the threats facing Chavismo, or how The government strictly controls medical supplies; medicines and medical equipment availability at local facilities is unpredictable at best and completely absent at worst. open sources and (U) embassy reporting. The most significant recent incident was a 7.3-magnitude earthquake that shook the northern coast in August 2018. Venezuela. Use bottled water for drinking and brushing those involved in an accident may just negotiate a settlement among themselves, While such actions on the part of SENIAT have decreased over the past few years, SENIAT does continue to act against pirated goods. and airspace of Venezuela at altitudes below FL 260 by all U.S. air carriers Drug traffickers use CCS as a transit point. Unfortunately, their staffs often do not speak English. However, the FAA notice, released based on the current situation, takes precedence. Use extreme caution and avoid large gatherings and demonstrations wherever they occur. Venezuela regularly ranks in international studies as one of the most corrupt countries in Latin America, and the world. There were 5,375 protests for basic services and 4,756 worker actions demanding wage improvements. Review OSAC’s report, Security In Transit: Airplanes, Public Transport, and Overnights. In Venezuela, it is illegal to take pictures of sensitive buildings, including the presidential palace, military bases, government buildings, and airports. Candidates for political office call supporters to marches and public gatherings during national and municipal elections. or consular services to U.S. citizens in Venezuela. and commercial operators. Media reports often identify police abuse and police involvement in crimes, including illegal and arbitrary detentions, extrajudicial killings, kidnappings, and excessive use of force. By the end of 2019, there was an increase in the number of predatory crimes again as well as extortion by criminal elements and government officials. Corruption takes many forms, from motorists bribing traffic police to allegations of bribes and kickbacks in the allocation of government contracts. Transit to and from Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS) is risky. Most kidnappings involve criminal gangs of varying capabilities, some of which have links with law-enforcement agencies. Venezuela gun violence plummets because bullets and weapons are too expensive, gang members say. The state of Miranda had the highest number of protests (1,355) in 2019. Venezuela is sporadic. Children who will be staying for prolonged periods should have all immunizations up to date, as availability of immunizations in Venezuela is sporadic. at the date of this report’s Along with kidnapping and smuggling operations, the ELN and FARC each uses the drug trade and gold mining to finance its operations. infrastructure of the capital city beyond capacity. A single vaccination is now sufficient to confer sustained life-long immunity against the disease; administer it at least ten days in advance of travel for full effect. (FAA) has issued a notice prohibiting all flight operations in the territory general crime prevention and patrolling around government buildings and standstill. English-speaking physicians available in Venezuela. Piedrita,” Los Tupamaros,” and “Alexis Vive”) self-identify as socialist, intelligence and counterintelligence agency. Always carry your prescription medication in original packaging with a doctor’s prescription. of crimes, officers will generally respond to ongoing emergencies. Bridges occasionally collapse, and roads sometimes crumble or wash away, creating major traffic disturbances in the affected region. traffic disturbances in the affected region. with any questions or for information on joining. For this reason, among others, do not accept packages from anyone, and always keep your luggage with you. expressed a willingness to use weapons to “defend Chavismo,” a radical in Venezuela in general, and particularly in Caracas. and airspace of Venezuela at altitudes below FL 260 by all U.S. air carriers This rate is the result of three types of violence: Criminals committed 6,588 homicides, at a rate of 24 victims per 100,000 inhabitants; 5,286 deaths were caused by resistance to the government, mostly homicides committed by state security forces by excessive use of force/extrajudicial execution, with a rate of 19 victims per 100,000 inhabitants; and 4,632 deaths were of undetermined cause, officially registered as death inquiries, but mostly homicides at an estimated rate of 17 victims per 100,000 inhabitants. The Reports of thefts surge as homicides drop during long-running economic crisis In the context of spiraling inflation, kidnappers will primarily target wealthy local nationals and expatriates with access to foreign currency. Its epicenter was in the Many ATMs do not have cash. Venezuela Find contact information for available medical services and available air ambulance services on the Embassy’s Medical Assistance page. Review OSAC’s reports, The Overseas Traveler’s Guide to ATM Skimmers & Fraud, Best Practices for Maximizing Security on Public Wi-Fi, Traveling with Mobile Devices: Trends & Best Practices. can only act based on a complaint by a copyright holder; it cannot carry out an Incidents of looting remain a key risk for companies with assets on the ground. employees travel in an armored vehicle to and from Maiquetía “Simón Bolívar” In Caracas, the occasional unscheduled march through a busy thoroughfare causes major traffic disruptions and can bring traffic to a near standstill. Smart Ensure you have Violent crime is rife in both the capital Caracas and the interior, and as a foreigner you are a prime target. the government and provides protective details for government officials. Officers from local police or Bolivarian National Guard (GNB) generally staff territory. ), violent crimes (being mugged or robbed, being attacked or insulted), corruption and other crimes. The U.S. Department of Transportation has Officers from local police or Bolivarian National Guard (GNB) generally staff the checkpoints. inflation and an inability to secure foreign currency in order to import goods. and equipment, insufficient central government funding, and rapidly Report any incident to the American Citizen Services (ACS) Unit at the U.S. Embassy in Bogotá at ACSBogota@state.gov. Take antimalarial tablets throughout the trip and for as long as four weeks following the trip to maintain effect. The State Department Ensure you have sufficient quantities of all medications for the duration of your stay. situation, takes precedence. Indigenous groups allege violent encounters with security forces during the year. The judicial system is notoriously corrupt and inefficient. Transit to and from the Maiquetía The number of people going out in public is down due to the decline in the number of things to do or buy/sell; the country experienced an incredible devaluation of its currency in 2019; and millions of Venezuelans emigrated to other countries because they no longer saw a viable way to live in Venezuela. extrajudicial actions of the police coincide with an increase in the lethality Satellite Phones: Critical or Contraband? Use bottled water for drinking and brushing teeth. intellectual property protection. Venezuela … Along with kidnapping and smuggling operations, both the ELN Find further information on the FAA’s safety Public transportation workers often are unwilling to transport persons with physical disabilities, forcing them to find taxis, which were often out of their financial reach and frequently not equipped to support patrons with disabilities. property thefts and muggings. 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