{"threatLevel": "Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution", "description": "<p><b><i>Reissued with updates to crime information.</i></b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in Cuba due to<b>&nbsp;crime</b>.</p>\n<p><b>Country Summary:</b>&nbsp;Petty crime is a threat for tourists in Cuba. Also, violent crime, including armed robbery and homicide, sometimes occurs in Cuba.</p>\n<p>Travel outside of the Havana area for U.S. Embassy employees requires a special notification process which may affect the Embassy&#8217;s ability to provide emergency assistance to U.S. citizens in Cuba.</p>\n<p>Read the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Cuba.html\">country information page</a>&nbsp;for additional information on travel to Cuba.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Cuba:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be aware of your surroundings.</li>\n<li>Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.</li>\n<li>Do not display signs of wealth, such as wearing expensive watches or jewelry.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"http://step.state.gov/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program&nbsp;(STEP)</a>&nbsp;to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>U.S. citizens should always exercise caution when traveling abroad:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov/\" adhocenable=\"false\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/TravelGov\" adhocenable=\"false\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Content/Browse/Report?subContentTypes=Country%20Security%20Report\">Country Security Report</a>&nbsp;for Cuba.</li>\n<li>Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html\">Traveler&#8217;s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>", "pubDate": "Fri, 05 Jan 2024", "country": "Cuba"}