Saudi Arabia has warned its citizens not to travel to Venezuela due to the gravity of security situation there.

The director of the media and public relations at the Ministry of Interior, Mohamed Al Maro'ol, said the ministry received a report from the Foreign Ministry that many citizens were stopped at Caracas airport as a result of insecurity.

The Saudi embassy in Caracas pointed out to the presence of protests by the Venezuelan opposition as well as the presence of Saudi students in Venezuela despite the protests, calling on Saudi citizens to be cautious.

Source: Mena