MEA Advises Indian Citizens To Avoid ‘Non-Essential’ Travel To Venezuela After US Military Strikes

Last Updated:January 03, 2026, 23:11 IST

The ministry shared contact details to assist Indian nationals. Those needing help can write to cons.caracas@mea.gov.in.

India Sets Up Emergency Helpline After US Strikes in Venezuela

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday strongly advised Indian citizens to avoid all non-essential travel to Venezuela. The advisory comes after the South American country was hit by multiple strikes carried out by the United States.

In a statement, the MEA said the situation in Venezuela remains uncertain and could change rapidly. It urged Indians already in the country to remain cautious and stay in touch with Indian authorities.

The ministry shared contact details to assist Indian nationals. Those needing help can write to cons.caracas@mea.gov.in or call the emergency number +58-412-9584288, which is also available for WhatsApp calls.

Earlier in the day, US President Donald Trump said American forces had captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife during a military operation carried out early on Saturday. The announcement followed weeks of rising pressure from the Trump administration on the Venezuelan government.

Speaking to Fox News, Trump said the United States would play a major role in deciding what happens next in Venezuela. “We’ll be involved in it very much," he said. “We can’t take a chance in letting somebody else run and just take over what he left."

Hours later, Trump addressed the media and said the United States would take control of Venezuela for the time being. “We’re going to run the country until such time as we can do a safe, proper and judicious transition," he said.

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