I've traveled to 80+ cities across Latin America and lived in Colombia on and off since 2013. Running an online business while figuring out how to visit the one country most Americans write off: Venezuela (there's a reason, I'll tell you why) The backstory: I tried the old-fashioned way in 2024 (ie fly to an embassy, submit paperwork in person..twice, the whole bureaucratic dance) and got denied. Never got a clear reason why. Whether I got scammed by a fixer or legitimately rejected, I still don't know. Then on April 6, 2026, Venezuela launched a brand-new online eVisa system specifically for Americans and Canadians. No more embassy trips. 100% digital. I submitted my application today from Santa Marta. Requested 30 days, multi-entry, with my real context: previous denial, US military service (Nat Guard reserve), self-employed with ties to Colombia (investor visa). Laid it all out honestly rather than trying to hide anything.…