Safe in Venezuela

I've been in Venezuela for over a week now and have been either locked in a hotel or at the venue we are playing.  Our security guards are very nice, and are more than willing to lend a helping hand.  Besides the hotel and the venue, we've been to McDonald's almost everyday and to a mall or grocery store.  We look pretty funny with guards.  Next week we go to the Dominican Republic and have a few days off at the beach.  We're hoping for internet there, as it's been touch and go here in Venezuela