US Urges Citizens to Flee Venezuela Amid Paramilitary Threats
The U.S. State Department issued a security alert urging American citizens to leave Venezuela immediately, citing reports of pro-regime militias searching for U.S. citizens after the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. The alert warned of roadblocks and vehicle searches by armed groups known as colectivos. Despite the Venezuelan Foreign Ministry’s statement that the country is stable, reports from Caracas indicate the presence of armed colectivos and increased security checkpoints. This alert comes amidst preparations for the potential reopening of the U.S. embassy, and statements from Maduro, suggesting he is being held in a U.S. jail.
John Q. Hosedrinker