Mexico recommends not traveling to Venezuela

The Foreign Ministry of Mexico warns its citizens of the Venezuelan crisis, where for four months there have been protests against the government of Nicolás Maduro

The Foreign Ministry (SRE) of Mexico on Friday recommended avoiding trips to Venezuela, a country that "is going through a complex internal situation from the political, economic and social point of view."

In a notice posted on its website, the SRE said that such a situation "could represent inconveniences for Mexican citizens who are or are planning to visit the country" in South America.

"The level of insecurity is high, particularly in large cities. There is still a shortage of food and medicines," he said.

For those who are already or have to travel to Venezuela, the agency recommended "take into account that you may face traffic problems and even violence."

He highlighted the call for various groups to carry out demonstrations on the streets of all of Venezuela starting today and during the next few days, the government's ban on holding meetings and public demonstrations throughout Venezuelan territory until August 1, and the ballot By the government for Sunday, July 30.

In view of these factors, he called for "avoiding areas where there were demonstrations or presence of groups of citizens that could endanger their safety or physical integrity."

"If for some reason you happen to be located at a demonstration site, we recommend that you stay calm, stay away from protesters, and avoid approaching unidentified groups. Under no circumstances engage with protesters or try to overtake barricades"