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flag Canada considers reopening embassy in Caracas, pending Venezuela’s assurance of diplomatic protections, while withholding recognition of the U.S.-backed interim government.

flag Canada is evaluating reopening its embassy in Caracas, where it maintains local staff but has no diplomats on the ground since 2019. flag The move depends on whether Venezuela would grant Canadian envoys proper legal protections, especially after a U.S.-backed operation captured former President Nicolás Maduro and installed an interim leader. flag While the U.S. has reopened its embassy and endorsed the new leadership, Canada has not recognized the interim government, citing a lack of democratic conditions and maintaining sanctions. flag Ottawa continues to support a transparent transition, including potential recognition of opposition leaders from the disputed 2024 election, but has not aligned with U.S. policy. flag Officials report no significant rise in food insecurity or violence and low consular demand from Canadians in Venezuela.

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