Venezuela Tourism Boils as Thousands of Stranded Tourists Stuck in The Country Amid the US Conflict Disrupting Travel Across the Americas and Beyond: All you need to know

Venezuela Tourism Boils as Thousands of Stranded Tourists Stuck in The Country Amid the US Conflict Disrupting Travel Across the Americas and Beyond: All you need to know

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Key Points:

  • The escalating U.S.–Venezuela conflict has stranded thousands of international tourists in Venezuela, causing widespread flight cancellations, airspace bans, and heightened security measures that disrupt travel across the Americas and beyond.
  • The U.S. State Department has issued a shelter-in-place order for American citizens in Venezuela following U.S. military strikes, with the FAA banning U.S. commercial flights over Venezuelan airspace, further complicating evacuation efforts amid embassy closures.
  • Major Venezuelan airports, particularly Simón Bolívar International Airport, face operational challenges including power outages, security congestion, and flight delays, severely impacting both international and domestic travelers during the busy post-Christmas travel season.
  • Cruise lines in the southern Caribbean are rerouting or canceling voyages to