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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Liam Gilliver

UK issues strongest travel warning for huge part of Venezuela – see full map

  • The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office ( FCDO ) has expanded its highest-level travel warning for Venezuela to advise against all travel to Amazonas state.
  • The FCDO has also advised British citizens against all travel to areas within 25 miles of Venezuela's border with Colombia.
  • Travel warnings remain in place for areas including Zulia and Delta Amacuro due to illegal armed groups.
  • British nationals currently in Venezuela have been urged to prepare “personal emergency plans”, with the FCDO warning that UK consular support may be severely limited.
  • Although travelling against FCDO advice is not illegal, travellers are warned that doing so is likely to invalidate standard travel insurance policies.

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UK issues ‘do not travel’ warning to Venezuela. Here’s everything you need to know

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