The Department of State urges U.S. citizens to use caution when traveling to Venezuela due to the unstable political environment and unpredictable security situation. U.S. citizens in Venezuela should consider their own personal security situations and take those measures they deem appropriate to ensure their well-being. Colombian terrorist groups continue to openly target U.S. citizens for kidnapping along the Venezuelan/Colombia border. The State Department recommends that United States citizens avoid travel to any area within 50 miles along the entire Venezuelan border with Colombia until further notice. Full Story