India Issues Travel Advisory; Urges All Citizens To Avoid Non-Essential Travel To Venezuela

Travellers, this is important. India has issued a travel advisory warning Indians against all non-essential travel to Venezuela, a country on the northern coast of South America. This development comes amid rising tensions between the US and Venezuela. Here’s everything you need to know.

India Warns Citizens Against Travelling To Venezuela 

According to a report by The Indian Express, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has issued an important travel advisory. In view of recent developments in Venezuela, Indian citizens have been urged to avoid all non-essential travel to the country. The MEA has also cautioned Indians currently in Venezuela.

They have been advised to restrict their movements, exercise extreme caution, and remain in constant contact with the Embassy of India in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela. The MEA has shared the embassy’s contact details. Indians can reach out via email at cons.caracas@mea.gov.in or use the emergency contact number shared by the ministry: +58-412-9584288. The number can also be used for WhatsApp calls.

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Advisory Issued Amid Rising Tensions In The Country

According to a report by The Indian Express, the advisory follows a ‘large-scale strike’ reportedly carried out by the United States in Venezuela on Saturday. Reports claimed that Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro was captured by US authorities during a nighttime military operation. The operation triggered a national emergency in Venezuela, with CPI (M) General Secretary M.A. Baby calling it a violation of international law. 

The operation was announced by US President Donald Trump on social media. Reports further stated that the action followed months of tension after the US accused Maduro of drug trafficking. Due to the current situation, conditions in Venezuela remain risky. Indian nationals have been strongly advised to avoid all non-essential travel, keeping citizen safety as the top priority.

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So, if you had plans to travel to Venezuela anytime soon, this travel advisory may change your decision.

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