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U.S. and Venezuela Eye Diplomatic Reset Post-Maduro Capture

1/11/2026

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U.S.-Venezuela Diplomacy

The United States (U.S.) and Venezuela pursue restoration of diplomatic relations after Nicolás Maduro's capture by U.S. forces.
A delegation from U.S. President Donald Trump's administration visited Venezuela to assess reopening the U.S. Embassy.
Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez announced plans to send a delegation to the United States if sanctions are waived.
Trump met with oil executives to discuss rebuilding Venezuela's oil sector and promised investment.

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Trump Meets Machado

President Donald Trump will meet Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado next week after the U.S. military captured Nicolás Maduro.
Trump praised Machado for her Nobel Peace Prize win, which she dedicated to him.
The U.S. is not supporting Machado as Maduro's successor due to concerns about instability.
The Trump administration favors former Vice President Delcy Rodriguez, warning of severe consequences if she resists U.S. intervention.
Machado expressed a desire to share her Nobel Prize with Trump, highlighting its representation of the Venezuelan people.

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Historical Context

The U.S. recognized Juan Guaidó as Venezuela's interim president in January 2019, escalating tensions with Nicolás Maduro's regime. This followed decades of strained relations, particularly after Hugo Chávez's presidency began in 1999. The U.S. imposed sanctions on Venezuela, significantly impacting its oil exports, which constituted 95% of the nation's revenue, and recent diplomatic efforts aim to reshape these complex relations.

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U.S.-Venezuela Diplomacy

The United States (U.S.) and Venezuela pursue restoration of diplomatic relations after Nicolás Maduro's capture by U.S. forces.
A delegation from U.S. President Donald Trump's administration visited Venezuela to assess reopening the U.S. Embassy.
Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez announced plans to send a delegation to the United States if sanctions are waived.
Trump met with oil executives to discuss rebuilding Venezuela's oil sector and promised investment.

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