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U.S. Embassy Reopening in Caracas After Maduro's Capture

1/8/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump said discussions are ongoing as the U.S. State Department prepares to reopen its embassy in Caracas after the capture of Nicolás Maduro.
Preparations are in early stages.
Local staff have been asked to prepare for the arrival of U.S. officials.
Delcy Rodríguez was sworn in as Acting President.
The Caracas embassy closed in 2019, with duties handled by the U.S. embassy in Bogotá, Colombia.

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U.S. President Donald Trump said discussions are ongoing as the U.S. State Department prepares to reopen its embassy in Caracas after the capture of Nicolás Maduro.
Preparations are in early stages.
Local staff have been asked to prepare for the arrival of U.S. officials.
Delcy Rodríguez was sworn in as Acting President.
The Caracas embassy closed in 2019, with duties handled by the U.S. embassy in Bogotá, Colombia.