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U.S. Diplomat Laura Dogu to Depart Venezuela Amid Turmoil

4/16/2026

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Laura Dogu, the U.S. diplomat in Venezuela, will depart on April 15, 2026, months after taking office.
The departure occurs as the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump seeks to control Venezuela's government after a military intervention that ousted Nicolás Maduro, raising questions about U.S. priorities.
John Barrett from Guatemala will succeed Laura Dogu as the U.S. diplomat in Venezuela.
The U.S. Embassy has not commented on the situation.

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Laura Dogu, the U.S. diplomat in Venezuela, will depart on April 15, 2026, months after taking office.
The departure occurs as the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump seeks to control Venezuela's government after a military intervention that ousted Nicolás Maduro, raising questions about U.S. priorities.
John Barrett from Guatemala will succeed Laura Dogu as the U.S. diplomat in Venezuela.
The U.S. Embassy has not commented on the situation.