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U.S. Envoy Meets Venezuela’s Interim Leader as Embassy Reopening Moves Forward

A phased return focused on energy access is guiding the U.S. push to rebuild an on-site presence.

In a handout photo released by the Venezuelan presidency, interim leader Delcy Rodriguez (R) speaks with Laura Dogu, the new head of the US diplomatic mission in Caracas
CARACAS, VENEZUELA - JANUARY 31: A vehicle escorted by police officers from the Diplomatic Escort Division is seen on the streets during a diplomatic mission of Laura Dogu on January 31, 2026 in Caracas, Venezuela. Newly appointed U.S Chargé d'Affaires in Venezuela, Laura Dogu arrived to Venezuela to reopen the diplomatic relation between nations suspended since 2019. Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured in Caracas in the early hours of January 3 by US special forces. (Photo by Jesus Vargas/Getty Images)
Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez delivers remarks during a protest held by Venezuelan oil workers in support of reforming the country's main oil law and the release of ousted president Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, at Miraflores Palace, in Caracas, Venezuela, January 29, 2026. REUTERS/Gaby Oraa

Overview

  • Chargé d’Affaires Laura Dogu arrived in Caracas with diplomatic staff to begin reopening the U.S. embassy after a seven-year pause.
  • Interim President Delcy Rodríguez hosted Dogu at the Miraflores palace with Jorge Rodríguez and Foreign Minister Yván Gil to advance a bilateral roadmap.
  • Venezuela said the talks aim to address shared priorities through diplomatic dialogue based on mutual respect and international law.
  • The State Department has notified congressional committees of plans to implement a phased approach to potentially resume Embassy Caracas operations.
  • Policy steps include a new U.S. Treasury license expanding oil-sector activities and a reported deal to ship up to US$2 billion in Venezuelan crude, following January changes that included Nicolás Maduro’s capture, an interim government, oil law reform, and prisoner releases.