The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs announced on Mar. 30, 2026, that the U.S. Embassy in Caracas, Venezuela, has reopened for business.
“Resuming operations at U.S. Embassy Caracas marks a new chapter in our diplomatic presence in Venezuela," the Bureau wrote in a post via X. "This step strengthens our ability to engage directly with the Venezuelan interim government, support U.S. citizens, and advance efforts with civil society and the private sector."
The Bureau’s statement attached a press release from the State Department’s Office of the Spokesperson, which affirms the announcement.
“Today, we are formally resuming operations at the U.S. Embassy in Caracas, marking a new chapter in our diplomatic presence in Venezuela,” the media release confirms.
Before the resumption of operations in Caracas, the U.S. and Venezuela had maintained diplomatic relations since Mar. 2019 through the Venezuela Affairs Unit (VAU). The VAU is “the interim diplomatic office of the U.S. Government to Venezuela,” which is located within the U.S. Embassy in Bogotá, Colombia.
According to the press release, Ambassador Laura F. Dogu arrived in Caracas in January 2026 “to lead the U.S. government’s efforts on the ground in Venezuela as Charge d’Affaires.” “Ambassador Dogu’s team is restoring the chancery building at the U.S. Embassy in Caracas to prepare for the full return of personnel as soon as possible and the eventual resumption of consular services,” the statement noted.
The State Department’s announcement is a pivotal step in President Donald Trump’s three-phase plan for the South American nation, “and will strengthen our ability to engage directly with Venezuela’s interim government, civil society, and the private sector.”
The U.S. Embassy in Caracas also shared a post on X, which includes a video of Ambassador Dogu and her team announcing the resumption.
