Canadian tourists voice concerns over Caribbean travel after U.S. strike on Venezuela

After U.S. special‑forces helicopters seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Jan 5 2026, Canadian travelers planning trips to the ABC islands—Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao—have expressed worry. The strike, described as a “large‑scale” operation, followed months of U.S. pressure, including oil‑tanker interceptions. Global Affairs Canada issued a travel advisory urging Canadians to avoid all travel to Venezuela, while Air Canada allowed itinerary changes for flights to 17 airports, including those in Aruba, Barbados, Curaçao, Saint Lucia and the Dominican Republic. Travel agents report cancellations of trips to Curaçao and Aruba, with some Canadians diverting to Mexico. Experts warn that the U.S. naval presence and potential cross‑fire could affect the region, making it an uncertain time for tourism.