The United States Department of State has escalated its security advisory for Venezuela, issuing an urgent directive for all American citizens to evacuate the nation without delay. This critical alert comes precisely one week after U.S. forces conducted a dramatic military operation that resulted in the capture of Venezuela’s socialist leader Nicolás Maduro.
The security environment throughout Venezuela is described as highly volatile and unpredictable. According to the State Department’s official security bulletin, armed paramilitary groups known as ‘colectivos’ have established vehicle checkpoints where they are systematically identifying and targeting U.S. nationals. These militias, who remain fiercely loyal to the ousted Maduro regime, are conducting searches for both American citizens and any indicators of support for the United States.
The advisory specifically notes that commercial flight operations have resumed, providing Americans with viable departure options. The Department emphasized that citizens should utilize these available transportation means to execute their immediate evacuation from the country.
The capture of President Maduro represents the most significant challenge to date for the colectivos and Maduro loyalists. These armed factions view the U.S. military intervention as an act of aggression against Venezuela’s sovereignty, prompting their aggressive campaign against perceived American influence and presence within the country.
This development marks a dangerous escalation in the already tense relations between the United States and Venezuela, with security conditions deteriorating rapidly following the unprecedented capture of the South American nation’s leader by foreign military forces.