US resumes operations at embassy in Caracas

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by Laura Kelly
March 30, 2026
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The U.S. State Department is resuming full diplomatic operations at its embassy in Caracas, Venezuela.

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The State Department announced Monday that the U.S. is resuming operations at its embassy in Caracas, marking a significant shift in American diplomatic engagement with Venezuela. The move represents a formal reestablishment of the diplomatic presence that had been scaled back or suspended in recent years amid tensions between Washington and the Venezuelan government. This reopening signals a potential thaw in U.S.-Venezuela relations and suggests the Trump administration is pursuing renewed diplomatic channels with Caracas. The resumption of full embassy operations typically enables broader consular services, intelligence gathering, and direct diplomatic negotiations that were constrained during the period of reduced presence.

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The State Department has reestablished full embassy operations in Caracas, enabling expanded consular services and diplomatic negotiations with Venezuela.

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