Buses with Dozens of Brazilian Tourists Bound for Margarita Island are Assaulted by a Band of Marauders in Puerto Ordaz, Bolivar
Category: Criminal Activity
Severity: 3 (Moderate)
Source: Drum Cussac
01/13/2018 (Venezuela) - According to emerging social media feeds on Friday, 12 January, dozens of Brazilian nationals being transported by bus to their holiday destination on Margarita Island were assaulted in the vicinity of Puerto Ordaz, Bolivar State. The event comes amidst an acute shortage of food, fuel and medicines suffered countrywide. No more information is available at this stage.
Those in the aforementioned area should remain apprised of the latest security-related developments through local media, avoid areas associated with high crime rates and heed any directives issued by local authorities. Travellers are advised to regularly review security risk management protocols at worksites and residences to ensure they remain commensurate to the prevailing local threat environment.
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