Venezuelan authorities block 2 of 5 routes into Caracas with barriers

Venezuelan authorities have blocked two of the five routes into Caracas using shipping containers and hardened structures, according to reports on Saturday, October 11, 2025. The reasons for the blockages have not been explained.

One of the affected roads is the Caracas-La Guaira Highway, which remains open for a single lane, presumably to allow access to the town of Maiquetia. In contrast, the Panamericana route has been completely obstructed. Images from the scene show the National Guard (GNB) positioned behind the barriers.

A map provided by Rerum Novarum illustrates the two blocked routes and their specific points of obstruction. This action follows a pattern of recent developments in the region, including instances where authorities have restricted access to airstrips, as previously reported.

As the situation unfolds, further updates may provide additional context regarding the motivations behind these blockages.