Officials are warning Americans to reconsider travel to Venezuela, saying the South American nation presents new risks to tourists.The country sits at a Level 3 "Reconsider Travel" advisory, according to a June 27 update by the U.S.State Department.While Venezuela has been at a Level 3 throughout the year, the latest advisory adds the country's recent earthquakes as a key factor for travelers.US STATE DEPARTMENT WARNS AMERICANS OF GROWING SECURITY RISKS IN HISTORIC REGIONThe country was struck by a magnitude 7.2 foreshock followed by a magnitude 7.5 earthquake on June 24."Venezuela experienced a powerful foreshock and earthquake in rapid succession," said the advisory.The U.S.
State Department is urging Americans to reconsider travel to Venezuela after updating its advisory to include recent earthquake damage.(Juan Barreto/AFP via Getty Images)"These caused extensive damage and disruption to transportation, infrastructure and emergency services."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTEROverall, officials warn of "crime, kidnapping, terrorism and poor health infrastructure" in the country."Violent crimes such as homicide, armed robbery, and kidnapping occur," the advisory states.Americans visiting family or vacationing in Venezuela are encouraged to stay informed about the latest travel advisory.
(Juan Barreto/AFP via Getty Images)"Irregular armed groups can carry out acts of violence against citizens without warning.There are no reliable crime statistics."CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWSSeveral areas in Venezuela are also under a Level 4 "Do Not Travel" advisory.This includes the Venezuela-Colombia border region, Amazonas state, Apure state and Aragua state outside of Maracay, as well as Guárico state, Táchira state and rural areas of Bolívar state.Americans traveling abroad are being urged to check the latest State Department guidance before visiting Venezuela.
(Federico Parra/AFP via Getty Images)While Venezuela is not considered a major tourist d...