The department added: « Violent crime, like murder, assault, and robbery, is common in many areas in Colombia. In some places, organized crime is rampant. This includes extortion, robbery, and kidnapping.
« There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity, in Colombia. »
The department also stated that US nationals that have entered Colombia without a visa have faced ‘terrorism charges’, which has led to them being held for ‘long periods’.
Burkina Faso is another nation the US government advises against all travel due to a ‘terrorism, crime, and kidnapping’ risk.
The landlocked country based in West Africa has an estimated population of 23 million, and its one of the least developed nations in the world.Issuing a warnings to travelers thinking of paying Burkina Faso a visit, the State Department said: « Do not travel to Burkina Faso for any reason due to terrorism, crime, and kidnapping.
