Crime is so bad in Venezuela that even soldiers were ordered to avoid driving at night

In crime-ridden Venezuela, the country's soldiers have been ordered to avoid traveling at night, using their cellphones in their cars and showing their military IDs. The order, a “radiogram” obtained by el Nuevo Herald and confirmed by two retired generals, reflects the armed forces' concerns over the risks its personnel run on the streets of Venezuela, one of the most violent countries in the world. Unlike other countries, members of the military in Venezuela attract thieves rather than scaring them away, said Antonio Rivero, one of the retired generals who confirmed the veracity of the document. More…