"1) There is a very large homeless/beggar population in the cities, who prey on tourists" They had this long time ago, they now have this again. This is mainly

"1) There is a very large homeless/beggar population in the cities, who prey on tourists" They had this long time ago, they now have this again. This is mainly caused by poor Venezuelan immigrants. #1 on my travel priority list. Possibly. But I think we traveled in very different places. Forget Somalia, try to travel in Venezuela (hint: Dont!)