United States prepares to reopen its embassy in Caracas
The United States is laying the groundwork to re-establish a formal diplomatic presence in Venezuela, signaling a potential shift in relations
WASHINGTON, United States (MNTV) – The United States is preparing to reopen its embassy in Caracas, according to a State Department official.
The move is under consideration as the White House asserts its influence in the country following a military operation that ousted President Nicolas Maduro, who has pleaded not guilty to US federal charges.
The United States is laying the groundwork to re-establish a formal diplomatic presence in Venezuela, signaling a potential shift in relations after a dramatic military intervention.
A senior State Department official confirmed that preliminary preparations are underway to reopen the embassy in Caracas, but emphasized the final decision rests with President Donald Trump.
The couple was transferred to New York, where they pleaded not guilty to federal drug trafficking and narco-terrorism charges on Monday.
Meanwhile, Maduro’s former vice president, Delcy Rodriguez, was sworn in as interim president in Venezuela, striking a tone of cautious cooperation with the US government.
The US Embassy in Caracas was closed in March 2019 after the Trump administration recognized opposition figure Juan Guaido as Venezuela’s legitimate president, rejecting Maduro’s 2018 reelection.
Since then, diplomatic affairs have been managed from the US Embassy in Bogota, Colombia.
The possible reopening, described by a State Department official as allowing for a resumption of operations “should the President make that decision,” indicates an intent to work through the new political reality in Caracas.
The move toward diplomatic reengagement occurs amid a highly uncertain and volatile transition. While President Trump has stated the US is “in charge” and would “run” Venezuela temporarily, officials have clarified this does not mean direct governance.
Instead, Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated the US would use pressure, such as an existing “oil quarantine,” to influence policy changes.
The US has warned that the security situation in Venezuela remains “fluid” and poses severe risks, including crime, civil unrest, and wrongful detention of foreigners.
The US action has drawn condemnation from across Latin America and beyond, raising fears of broader regional instability. Leaders in Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, and Cuba have criticized the military operation as a violation of sovereignty.
Analysts suggest the administration’s focus will remain on managing the complex situation in Venezuela for the immediate future, despite Trump and his aides making menacing comments about other countries in the hemisphere.
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