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USA lowers travel advisory to Level 3 for Venezuela
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The United States has downgraded its Travel Advisory System warning level from "Level Four" – Do Not Travel -to the new, lower risk of three. This decision reflects an improving situation in Caracas and was announced alongside specific exemptions that still prohibit travel into six Venezuelan states due to ongoing security concerns involving armed groups like FARC-EP/ELN (Farc) or other criminal organizations operating there
Key Points
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1[March 20], the US State Department lowered its travel advisory level for Venezuela from Level 4 to Level 3.
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2The downgrade was announced alongside a statement that 'the situation is improving'.
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3Despite this general reduction, specific high-risk areas remain excluded due to ongoing security concerns in six states including Caracas and Miranda. Travelers are advised not to travel there without special permission from the US Embassy or Consulate.
Developments
[Mar 20]
US State Department lowers Venezuela advisory level, citing improving conditions but maintaining restrictions on six high-risk states including Caracas and Miranda. Travelers are advised not to travel there without special permission from the US Embassy or Consulate.
[Mar 19]
(Multiple sources report between March 20, [Time])