U.S. envoy Laura Dogu reopened the embassy in Caracas after a seven-year closure following Maduro’s removal in January.

U.S. On February 1, 2026, envoy Laura Dogu arrived in Caracas, reopening the American embassy after a seven-year closure following a US-led military intervention that deposed former President Nicolás Maduro in January. Venezuela's interim leadership, led by Delcy Rodríguez, has announced an amnesty bill to release political prisoners, restoring formal diplomatic ties for the first time since 2019. U.S. Venezuelan officials emphasized mutual respect and international law as the foundations for renewed dialogue, whereas the U.S. The Embassy confirmed that Dogu's team is ready to begin work.