The United States has renewed its strict “Do Not Travel” advisory for Venezuela, warning American citizens and lawful permanent residents to “depart immediately” due to extreme risks associated with crime, terrorism, arbitrary detention and the country’s deteriorated health infrastructure.

The Level 4 advisory — the highest on the U.S. State Department’s scale — was reissued on Wednesday without modifications, reaffirming Washington’s assessment that Venezuela remains unsafe for any form of travel.

According to the State Department, U.S. authorities cannot provide emergency or consular assistance in the country since diplomatic ties were severed in 2019 and the U.S. Embassy in Caracas was shut down.

“There is no safe way to travel to Venezuela,” the advisory warns, emphasizing that travelers should avoid entering the country by any means.

Officials noted that Americans risk arbitrary detention, especially in border regions, where even an accidental crossing of a few feet into restricted areas could lead to arrest.

The alert states that violent crime is widespread, including homicide, armed robbery, kidnapping and carjacking. Tourists face heightened vulnerability when using unregulated taxis from Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport or withdrawing cash from ATMs in the surrounding area.

The State Department also highlights the presence of dangerous Colombian terrorist groups operating in Venezuelan border zones with Colombia, Brazil and Guyana.

In several documented cases, U.S. citizens have been arrested and held for up to five years without due process, often isolated from all communication channels and subject to “inhumane” torture, including severe beatings, prolonged stress positions and waterboarding, according to testimonies from former detainees and independent human rights organizations.

Travelers are urged to prepare a “proof-of-life plan” before any movement in or out of Venezuela and not to rely on U.S. government assistance in case of emergencies.

The warning also cites shortages of gasoline, electricity, clean water, medicine and essential medical supplies in the country’s collapsing infrastructure.

The advisory comes as President Donald Trump intensifies his administration’s fight against narco-terrorism, announcing a renewed crackdown on drug-smuggling operations allegedly linked to the Maduro regime.

Despite its security challenges, Venezuela remains home to some of South America’s most stunning natural landscapes, such as Canaima National Park, home of Angel Falls — the world’s tallest uninterrupted waterfall — and the Los Roques Archipelago, known for its turquoise waters and white-sand beaches.