US EditionUS sends delegation to Venezuela in first step toward restoring relations after Maduro’s capture
A U.S. diplomatic team assessed reopening the embassy in Caracas for the first time since Maduro's capture, with Venezuela agreeing to send a delegation to the U.S., officials said.
- On Friday a U.S. State Department team traveled to Caracas to assess reopening prospects as Washington and Caracas explore restoring diplomatic relations.
- Following last week's U.S. military operation that captured President Nicolás Maduro, the U.S. Embassy in Caracas has been closed since 2019, with diplomatic work handled from Bogotá, Colombia.
- Diplomatic and security personnel from the Venezuela Affairs Unit carried out initial technical checks with John McNamara, acting U.S. ambassador to Colombia, assessing phased operations at the U.S. Embassy in Caracas.
- Venezuela said it will send a Venezuelan delegation to the United States for reciprocal assessments, while U.S. officials said a small presence could be set up quickly but full reopening would take longer.
- The move positions Washington to influence Venezuela's reconstruction and oil sector, with President Donald Trump saying the U.S. intends a central role and wants U.S. oil companies to return.
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