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U   S. to Reopen Venezuela Embassy: First Step in Restoring Diplomatic Ties After Maduro’s Ouster By Vijesh Nair, Vector Globe News Published: January 28, 2026 In a major diplomatic development, the U.S. State Department has formally notified Congress of its intent to begin the process of reopening the American Embassy in Caracas, Venezuela , marking the first significant step toward restoring full diplomatic relations after years of severed ties. The move comes in the wake of the dramatic ousting of former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro earlier this month during a U.S. military operation. Since 2019, when Caracas and Washington cut relations over political disputes, the U.S. Embassy in Venezuela’s capital has remained closed. Phased Return to Caracas In formal letters sent to 10 committees in both the House and Senate, the State Department outlined a phased approach to reopening the embassy. Initial steps include deploying a growing contingent of temporary staff to Ca...