
WASHINGTON, May 27 (Reuters) - The United States on Tuesday warned Americans against traveling to Venezuela, emphasizing a growing risk of wrongful detention in the South American country where there is no U.S. Embassy or consulate.
"U.S. citizens in Venezuela face a significant and growing risk of wrongful detention," the State Department said in a statement.
The department has assigned Venezuela its highest travel alert - Level 4: Do Not Travel. It cites risks including torture in detention, terrorism, kidnapping, unfair law enforcement practices, violent crime, civil unrest and inadequate healthcare.