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US Reopens Embassy in Caracas to Restore Diplomatic Relations with Venezuela
The embassy reopening follows a seven-year closure and supports a multi-phase plan including oil sales and sanctions waivers agreed with Venezuela's interim authorities.
- On Monday, the United States formally reopened Embassy Caracas after a seven-year closure that began during President Donald Trump's first term, marking resumed normal diplomatic operations in Venezuela.
- Following the ouster of President Nicolas Maduro by United States forces in January, the two countries agreed in early March to restore diplomatic relations that were severed in 2019.
- Ambassador Laura Dogu is leading restoration of the chancery building to prepare for personnel return, while The State Department removed a "Do not travel." advisory for Venezuela last month.
- The United States agreed to oversee the sale of 30 million barrels of Venezuelan oil, strengthening engagement with an interim government led by Delcy Rodriguez under the president's three-phase plan.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio outlined a recovery phase granting United States companies access to Venezuela's energy resources, positioning the administration to reassert dominance in the Western Hemisphere.
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The U.S. Embassy in Venezuela is officially reopening, reporting to the United States Department of State.
US formally reopens Caracas embassy as ties with Venezuela warm
The United States on Monday formally reopened its embassy in Caracas, the State Department said, citing "a new chapter" in diplomatic relations with Venezuela less than three months after U.S. forces seized the country's then-President Nicolas Maduro in a raid on the capital.
The U.S. Embassy in Venezuela officially resumed its activities this Monday after seven years of diplomatic rupture and only a few days since the U.S. flag was raised again in the Caracas sky, as part of the new bilateral relationship after President Nicolás Maduro's arrest.
By Jennifer Hansler and Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN en Español. The U.S. State Department announced Monday the resumption of operations at its embassy in Caracas, as part of the restoration of diplomatic relations that had been severed since 2019. The move appears to be primarily symbolic. According to the U.S. State Department press release, consular services for U.S. citizens have not yet resumed. The team on the ground, led by Chargé d'Affaires Laur…
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