The Department of State warns that travel in all areas of Afghanistan remains unsafe due to military combat operations, land mines, banditry, robberies, violent crime, ambushes, kidnapping, armed rivalry between political and tribal groups, and the possibility of insurgent attacks. Remnants of the former Taliban regime and the al-Qaeda terrorist network remain active. 

Kabul City and its suburbs are also considered at high risk for militant attacks, including rocket attacks, vehicle-...

The US Department of State reminds travelers that crime and violence levels in El Salvador remain critically high. 

Transnational criminal organizations conduct narcotics and arms trafficking throughout the country and use violence to control drug-trafficking routes and carry out other criminal activity. Other criminals commit crimes such as murder-for-hire, carjacking, extortion, armed robbery, rape and other aggravated assaults. 

El Salvador, a country of roughly six million...

The Department of State reminds travelers considering visiting Haiti to be aware of the poor state of Haiti’s emergency response network, the lack of adequate infrastructure, particularly in medical facilities, limited police protection and seasonal severe inclement weather. Travelers are encouraged to use organizations that have solid infrastructure, evacuation and medical-support options in place. The department encourages visitors to obtain evacuation insurance. 

US citizens have...