Q COSTARICA — In light of recent events, the capture of Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, by United States forces on January 3, 2026, the Costa Rican Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Cancillería) issued recommendations for Costa Ricans planning to travel to or residing in Venezuela.
The Ministry advises canceling all travel to Venezuela due to the risk of border closures and airspace restrictions. Those currently visiting Venezuela are urged to return to Costa Rica as soon as possible, while departure options remain available.
The Ministry warns that potential flight and border suspensions could hinder evacuations in the event of an emergency.
Costa Ricans residing in Venezuela are urged to exercise extreme caution and stay informed only through official channels.
Furthermore, it is recommended to consider a temporary relocation to Costa Rica or other countries until the regional situation stabilizes.
The Ministry has provided emergency contacts to offer consular assistance to those who require it.
Emergency Contacts
As there is no current Costa Rican consular staff physically in Venezuela, services are being managed through neighboring missions:
- WhatsApp (Emergency): +506 2359-5360
- Consulate in Colombia: +57 313 841 3850 / concr-co@rree.go.cr
- Department of Consular Affairs: hespinoza@rree.go.cr