Venezuela Earthquake Update: U.S. Maintains Level 3 Travel Advisory As Death Toll Tops 1,400
The United States has maintained its Level 3 (“Reconsider Travel”) advisory for Venezuela following the devastating earthquakes that struck the country on June 24, killing more than 1,400 people and leaving thousands injured and homeless.
The U.S. Department of State updated its travel advisory to include information on the disaster, noting that the powerful foreshock and earthquake caused widespread damage to transportation networks, infrastructure, and emergency services.
More than 430 aftershocks have been recorded as rescue operations continue.
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According to the advisory, the Consular Section at the U.S. Embassy in Caracas is currently providing emergency services only to U.S. citizens.
American citizens in Venezuela are urged to monitor updates from the U.S. Embassy, follow local authorities’ safety instructions, review earthquake preparedness guidelines, and stay in contact with transportation providers as conditions continue to evolve.
Venezuela was downgraded from a Level 4 (“Do Not Travel”) advisory to Level 3 in March and remains under that designation despite the latest disaster.
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