US updates travel warning for quake-hit nation, citing disaster risks and violent crime

The U.S. State Department updated its travel advisory for Venezuela to Level 3, citing a magnitude 7.5 earthquake and existing risks including crime, kidnapping, and terrorism. Level 3 means U.S. citizens should reconsider travel to the country. The earthquake occurred on [date] in [location within Venezuela]. The advisory warns Americans of the combined dangers from both natural disaster and security threats in the country.

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