AMERICANS in Venezuela are being urged to “leave the country immediately” as armed militias actively seek out supporters of Trump, according to authorities.
Despite the resumption of international flights, US officials have recommended that citizens “depart immediately” as the streets of Caracas have been overtaken by supporters of Maduro, rallying behind their ousted leader.
Americans have been urgently advised to “leave” VenezuelaCredit: ReutersThe streets of Caracas have been overtaken by Maduro supporters rallying for their deposed leaderCredit: Reuters
Motorbike gangs and armed security forces have caused chaos throughout the city following the by US forces.
Travel advisories indicate that the security situation in Venezuela is unstable and perilous, with armed militias actively stopping vehicles to search for signs of US citizenship or support for Washington.
Officials report that groups known as Colectivos have been setting up makeshift roadblocks across the nation, targeting drivers and passengers as fear grips the capital.
Americans have been advised to remain alert, take significant precautions, and closely monitor airline updates while attempting to escape.
Venezuela has been assigned the highest possible US Travel Advisory – Level 4: Do Not Travel – due to the extreme risk of wrongful detention, torture, terrorism, kidnapping, civil unrest, and violent crime, in addition to the collapse of the nation’s healthcare system.
Caracas has descended into turmoil as pro-Maduro mobs flood the streets, with armed individuals seizing control of major highways leading into the capital.
Reports indicate that gunmen wielding AK-style rifles are stopping vehicles, searching through phones and inspecting cars for any connections to the US or Donald Trump.
The roadblocks have been quickly established by colectivos – militant loyalists notorious for upholding Maduro’s regime – as the city spirals out of control.
Frightened residents have been compelled to stay indoors, with engines roaring through deserted streets while assault rifles are slung over their shoulders.
Some families are reportedly too terrified to leave their homes at all.
The Venezuelan government has now declared a state of emergency, instructing police to pursue anyone suspected of endorsing the US-led operation that led to the dictator's capture.
Officers have been ordered to “immediately commence a national search and capture” of those accused of supporting Washington.
Heavy gunfire was heard near the presidential palace overnight after guards reportedly fired upon drones, only to later realize they were Venezuelan aircraft conducting surveillance over the capital.
The unrest escalated following a call from Maduro’s son, Nicolas Ernesto Maduro Guerra, urging supporters to flood the streets and demonstrate strength after his father's arrest.
“You will see us in the streets. You will see a united people,” he declared, promising resistance as tensions surged across the city.
At least 14 journalists were detained while reporting on the unrest in Caracas, raising international alarm.
All were eventually released, although one foreign reporter was deported.
Opposition leader María Corina Machado characterized Maduro’s arrest as a “significant advancement for humanity and freedom,” but cautioned that the crisis is far from resolved as armed loyalists fight to maintain their grip on power.
Paramilitary members (known as “colectivos”) rally against Nicolas Maduro and Cilia Flores’s capture by the United StatesCredit: GettyAmericans have been advised to remain vigilant, take significant precautions, and closely monitor airline updates as they attempt to escapeCredit: Reuters
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Americans have been urgently advised to “leave” VenezuelaCredit: Reuters
The streets of Caracas have been overtaken by Maduro supporters rallying for their deposed leaderCredit: Reuters
Paramilitary members (known as “colectivos”) rally against Nicolas Maduro and Cilia Flores’s capture by the United StatesCredit: Getty
Americans have been advised to remain vigilant, take significant precautions, and closely monitor airline updates as they attempt to escapeCredit: Reuters
