Caracas Country Council
This country council site has been established as a means to facilitate communication
between the U.S. Embassy and U.S. organizations operating in this city/region.
Caracas Country Council
The Caracas Country Council web site has been established as a means to facilitate communication between U.S. Businesses and the U.S. Embassy. The site is linked to the main Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) database and you may use your OSAC user account to access additional content within this site.
Travel Warnings
Travel Warning
Americas
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Haiti
The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the situation in Haiti in the aftermath of a powerful earthquake, measuring 7.0 magnitude, that struck near Port-au-Prince on January 12.
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Crime and Safety Reports
Crime & Safety
Americas
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Mexico
This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at U.S.
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Crime & Safety
Americas
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Mexico
This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at U.S.
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Crime & Safety
Americas
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Canada
This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at U.S.
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Crime & Safety
Americas
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Canada
This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at U.S.
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Crime & Safety
Americas
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Mexico
This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at U.S.
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Featured Reports
Consular Affairs Bulletins
Americas
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Venezuela
This Warden Message informs U.S. citizens traveling to and residing in Venezuela of the ongoing security concerns on the Caracas-La Guaira highway, en route to the Caracas Maiquetia International Airport. This highway is known to be particularly dangerous, and highway robberies occur at any time of the day and at any place along the highway.
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OSAC Publication
Worldwide
Representatives of the Department of State’s Bureau of Diplomatic Security and global private sector security professionals visit the NYSE to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Overseas Security Advisory Council or OSAC.
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Safety & Security
Worldwide
The OSAC Cyber Awareness Bulletin is a compilation of open source news articles regarding information and cyber-related threats. The bulletin is intended to highlight new and emerging cyber threats, provide potential mitigation measures, and educate the reader.
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Hot Topic
Worldwide
Please find the latest edition of the OSAC Regional Analysis Bulletin (RAB). This week’s bulletin contains articles discussing the ongoing public sector strike in South Africa, the potential for civil unrest associated with food and electricity shortages in Egypt, and the continuing rise of violent crime in Venezuela.
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Consular Affairs Bulletins
Americas
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Bolivia
This warden message informs U.S. citizens traveling to and residing in Bolivia of protests today against the Bolivian Government in La Paz and Cochabamba.
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