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U.S. Raises Flag at Embassy in Caracas for First Time in Seven Years

U.S. officials frame the reset as a step to bolster stability in Venezuela.

Bandera de Estados Unidos izada en la sede diplomática este sábado, en Caracas (Venezuela). EFE/ Miguel Gutiérrez
Laura Dogu encargada de negocios de Estados Unidos en Venezuela estuvo a cargo.

Overview

  • The flag-raising on March 14 follows the early‑March restoration of diplomatic and consular ties between Washington and Caracas.
  • Chargé d’Affaires Laura Dogu led the ceremony at the reopened Caracas mission and noted the banner last came down on March 14, 2019.
  • U.S. officials say the renewed relationship is intended to promote stability, support economic recovery, and advance political reconciliation in Venezuela.
  • The reset comes after U.S. forces captured Nicolás Maduro on January 3, with Delcy Rodríguez now serving as interim leader with support from President Donald Trump.
  • Since January, both sides have moved to reengage economically through energy and mining agreements and partial U.S. sanctions relief, as Caracas calls for broader lifting of penalties.