US begins reopening its diplomatic mission in Venezuela

US envoy Laura Dogu arrived in Caracas on January 31, 2026, to reopen a US diplomatic mission in Venezuela after a seven-year break in ties.
US begins reopening its diplomatic mission in Venezuela
Why it matters
Dogu announced her arrival in a post on X and said her team was ready to work. Venezuela’s foreign minister, Yvan Gil, said he received Dogu and that discussions would focus on a roadmap for bilateral issues and addressing differences through diplomatic dialogue.
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