Venezuela Moves to Re-Establish US Diplomatic Ties After Maduro Capture
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News18•09-01-2026, 23:22
Venezuela Moves to Re-Establish US Diplomatic Ties After Maduro Capture
- •Venezuela's government initiated exploratory diplomatic talks with the US to re-establish diplomatic presence.
- •This follows a US military operation on January 3 that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
- •US State Department officials are in Caracas for technical and logistical assessments, considering reopening the embassy closed since 2019.
- •John McNamara, top US diplomat in Colombia, is leading the assessment for a potential phased resumption of operations.
- •The US operation resulted in casualties among Venezuelan security officers and Cuban personnel, with Trump claiming control over Venezuelan oil revenue.
Why It Matters: Venezuela seeks to restore diplomatic ties with the US following the dramatic capture of President Maduro.
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