A US service member has been detained in Caracas, Venezuela, according to CNN.
The State Department has advised Americans against traveling to Venezuela.
“Do not travel to Venezuela due to crime, civil unrest, kidnapping, and the arbitrary enforcement of local laws. Reconsider travel due to wrongful detentions, terrorism, and poor health infrastructure.” the US Department of State warned.
“Violent crimes, such as homicide, armed robbery, kidnapping, and carjacking, are common in Venezuela.