Venezuela Security Services
Venezuela Executive Protection and Secure Transportation Services
ETS Risk Management delivers end-to-end protective support in Venezuela—predominantly in Caracas and across key provinces—combining secure transportation, armed executive protection, and media security tailored to high-risk, high-complexity environments.
What we provide
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Secure ground movement: Low-profile and armored vehicles with vetted, bilingual protective drivers; route surveys, counter-surveillance conscious routing, and live journey monitoring.
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Armed Executive Protection (EP): Discreet close protection teams, advance work, venue and residence security, and liaison with local authorities where appropriate.
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Media security: Field producers and ENG crews supported by specialist fixers, hostile environment safety advisors (HESAs), risk assessments, movement control, and contingency evacuation planning.
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Program management: 24/7 operations support, real-time incident tracking, communications redundancy, and medical response integration.
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Compliance & governance: Local licensing where required, use-of-force and escalation SOPs, and documented risk management plans aligned to international best practice.
Our track record in Venezuela
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Operating continuously since 2013, supporting Fortune 500 delegations, NGOs, media organizations, and business travelers.
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On-the-ground leadership with a British resident based in Caracas overseeing ETS operations, quality assurance, and rapid tasking.
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Proven delivery of multi-day movement programs, airport meet-and-greets, secure hotel transfers, site advances, and executive visits under tight timelines.
Secure Transportation Services Caracas, Venezuela
ETS Risk Management provides security transfers from Caracas airport to hotels and hotels to airport, including armored vehicles, if preferred, and subject to availability.
ETS Experience within Venezuela
Our team, led by a British expatriate based in Caracas has facilitated hundreds of secure transportation services, as well as being embedded with media teams, and Energy companies over the past few years due to the current issues within the country. Our significant experience of managing risk and operating within Venezuela, coupled with our local team, has provided clients with excellent value, and a robust operating support model, and crisis management service.
Venezuela Security Overview
Venezuela remains one of the highest-risk operating environments in the Western Hemisphere. The U.S. Department of State classifies the country as Level 4: Do Not Travel, citing risks that include wrongful detention, torture in detention, kidnapping, terrorism, arbitrary enforcement of local laws, violent crime, civil unrest, and severely degraded health infrastructure. U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents already in country are advised to depart immediately. Travel.gov
Threat environment
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Violent and organized crime: Armed robbery, carjacking, express kidnapping, and homicide are prevalent nationwide, including in major urban centers such as Caracas and Maracaibo. Criminal activity occurs at all hours and across neighborhoods; police response and investigative capacity are limited.
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Armed groups & border risks: Non-state armed groups and criminal organizations operate in border regions, especially near Colombia, Brazil, and Guyana. Movement near these borders presents elevated kidnap and cross-fire risks.
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Civil unrest & state action: Demonstrations can occur with little warning and may turn violent. Authorities have a record of arbitrary detention, including of foreign nationals.
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Critical infrastructure & services: Expect intermittent shortages of fuel, electricity, water, medicines, and medical supplies, which complicate contingency and medical response planning.
Please contact us to discuss your potential requirements for security services in Venezuela.
FAQ’s for Secure Travel to Venezuela
No, and based on the most recent events, extreme caution is advised. Business travelers should consult with a security professional and ensure that security measures are taken from arrival to departure to minimize risks.
No, the Government suspended firearms permits to civilians and the private security sector to better control the civil unrest. Off duty Police officers can be legally hired for executive protection purposes.
Yes, low profile physical security should be part of a robust security plan, this will ensure business activities in Venezuela are conducted safety and securely.
Civil unrest and violent crimes are the main concern for travelers as they are unpredictable and can affect anyone, anywhere in major cities and remote areas.
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