Most mall (Criminal activity at the Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport is significant. Criminologists continue to report that 80% or more of kidnappings go unreported to officials for fear of retaliation by kidnappers and include “express kidnappings” and traditional kidnappings for ransom.Investigations by the Criminal, Penal, and Scientific Investigation Bureau (CICPC) have identified multiple heavily-armed criminal gangs specializing in express kidnappings that operate in the wealthier neighborhoods of Caracas. In a humanitarian effort, the Colombian government introduced ‘border mobility cards’ to allow Venezuelans free access across the border without the use of a passport. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.Opposition leader Juan Guaidó has declared himself interim president following large protests, galvanising opponents of current socialist President Nicolás Maduro.At least 40 people are believed to have died since 21 January and the UN has warned that the situation could spiral out of control.More than three million Venezuelans have fled their country over recent years, blaming hunger, lack of medical care, rising unemployment and violent crime.Here are nine charts that try to explain what's going on. There have also been occasional instances of airport shuttles operated by local major hotels being robbed by armed individuals. Traffic accidents involving motorcycles are extremely common due to the reckless manner in which they are operated and due to failure to use safety equipment. As of December 2017, some 1.3 million people had applied, and according to Colombian migration authorities 37,000 people used the card in 2017. Stopping at checkpoints is mandatory, and drivers should be prepared to show vehicle registration paperwork, proof of insurance, and an identity document (Because roads are poorly maintained and roadside assistance in inter-city areas is extremely limited, travelers should ensure that their vehicle is in good working order before departing on a trip. Other groups also engage in drug trafficking and other illicit activities. During such times, roads are more congested, and travelers should anticipate increased delays.Only use legitimate radio-dispatched taxis at designated taxi stands or have your hotel call a reputable taxi company directly.
The Embassy encourages travelers to arrive/depart during daylight hours when possible.During its October 2017 airport security assessment, TSA concluded that the three Venezuelan airports that are departure points for direct flights to the U.S. (Caracas, Barcelona, and Maracaibo) met recognized international safety standards.

Traffic fatalities remain a common occurrence, given the poor state of the roads and local aggressive/reckless driving habits.Venezuelan traffic law mandates that individuals involved in a traffic accident not move their vehicles until the traffic police arrive. Because of a shortage of personnel, limited budget, and inadequate storage facilities for seized goods, COMANPI has had to work with the Bolivarian National Guard and private industry to enforce copyright laws. citizens may be detained/deported by immigration officials for not complying with visa or immigration regulations. In 2017, the Mexican think tank Citizen’s Council for Public Security and Criminal Justice listed four locations in Venezuela among the world’s top 10 most dangerous cities; Caracas was listed as number one, with Maturin, Ciudad Guayana, and Valencia listed as numbers six, eight, and nine, respectively.Violent crime is the greatest threat in Caracas, affecting local Venezuelans and foreigners alike.

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