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- Laura Dogu, the U.S. envoy to Venezuela, arrived in Caracas on January 31, 2026, to reopen the U.S. embassy after nearly seven years.
- Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil stated that her visit aims to establish a diplomatic roadmap.
- Following Nicolás Maduro's capture, interim President Delcy Rodríguez proposed an amnesty law for political prisoners and announced the closure of a notorious detention center.
- U.S. authorities confirmed the release of all known American citizens held in Venezuela.
- The U.S. plans to open a temporary diplomatic facility as part of a phased re-engagement strategy.
