WASHINGTON — America has officially restored full embassy operations in Venezuela’s capital city of Caracas, marking the end of a seven-year diplomatic absence that began during Donald Trump’s presidency.
State Department officials confirmed Monday that regular embassy functions have resumed in Caracas following the January removal of former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro from power. The diplomatic facility required extensive renovations, including addressing mold contamination issues, before staff could return.
While a small group of American diplomatic personnel had been operating from neighboring Colombia and working in Caracas for over a month, the embassy building itself remained closed until this week’s announcement.
According to a State Department statement, the embassy’s return to normal operations represents a significant step forward in the administration’s strategy for Venezuela. “The resumption of operations at U.S. Embassy Caracas is a key milestone in implementing the president’s three phase plan for Venezuela and will strengthen our ability to engage directly with Venezuela’s interim government, civil society, and the private sector,” officials stated.
The department characterized the development as beginning “a new chapter in our diplomatic presence in Venezuela.”
