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<blockquote data-quote="armchairtraveler" data-source="post: 64" data-attributes="member: 12"><p>The Australian government's <a href="https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/americas/venezuela" target="_blank">Smart Traveller website</a> states:</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Also:</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Common violent crime includes murder, armed robbery, drive-by shootings, sexual assault and carjackings. Criminals are often armed. Avoid walking in isolated areas, especially at night. Terrorist groups and criminal gangs are active along Venezuela's borders with Colombia, Brazil and Guyana.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Kidnapping is a serious threat. The risk is higher along airport routes and in border regions. Only use official taxis organised through your hotel. Avoid kidnapping hotspots.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Venezuela's political situation is volatile. Demonstrations and protests are common and can turn violent. If you're in an affected area, leave if it's safe to do so.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Shortages of basic goods can result in long line-ups at stores. This can lead to fighting, looting and theft. Be ready to change travel plans. Keep extra supplies of food, water, medicines and other necessities.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Severe weather, earthquakes, hurricanes, tropical storms, flooding and landslides can occur. The rainy season is from May to December. Monitor local media and the <a href="http://gdacs.org/" target="_blank">Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System</a> for updates.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">If you're in Venezuela, you should consider leaving by commercial means if its safe to do so. If despite our advice you remain in Venezuela, stay alert, keep stocks of essential supplies and be ready to leave at short notice.</li> </ul><p>It would be interesting to hear from anyone who has been there recently who can share their experiences.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="armchairtraveler, post: 64, member: 12"] The Australian government's [URL='https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/americas/venezuela']Smart Traveller website[/URL] states: Also: [LIST] [*]Common violent crime includes murder, armed robbery, drive-by shootings, sexual assault and carjackings. Criminals are often armed. Avoid walking in isolated areas, especially at night. Terrorist groups and criminal gangs are active along Venezuela's borders with Colombia, Brazil and Guyana. [*]Kidnapping is a serious threat. The risk is higher along airport routes and in border regions. Only use official taxis organised through your hotel. Avoid kidnapping hotspots. [*]Venezuela's political situation is volatile. Demonstrations and protests are common and can turn violent. If you're in an affected area, leave if it's safe to do so. [*]Shortages of basic goods can result in long line-ups at stores. This can lead to fighting, looting and theft. Be ready to change travel plans. Keep extra supplies of food, water, medicines and other necessities. [*]Severe weather, earthquakes, hurricanes, tropical storms, flooding and landslides can occur. The rainy season is from May to December. Monitor local media and the [URL='http://gdacs.org/']Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System[/URL] for updates. [*]If you're in Venezuela, you should consider leaving by commercial means if its safe to do so. If despite our advice you remain in Venezuela, stay alert, keep stocks of essential supplies and be ready to leave at short notice. [/LIST] It would be interesting to hear from anyone who has been there recently who can share their experiences. [/QUOTE]
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