Foreign Affairs

US-Venezuela Diplomatic Talks: A Strategic Reset or a Risk to America’s Interests?

By National Security Desk | February 3, 2026

The reopening of US diplomatic ties with Venezuela marks a pivotal moment—but does it serve American sovereignty and security, or capitulate to authoritarian influence under the guise of diplomacy?

In an unexpected development amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions, Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela's self-styled interim president, met this Monday with Laura Dogu, the newly appointed United States chargé d’affaires tasked with reopening the US diplomatic mission in Caracas after a seven-year hiatus. While this move is portrayed as a step toward dialogue, it demands closer scrutiny through an America First lens. Is Washington Sacrificing National Sovereignty for Diplomatic Optics? The meeting comes on the heels of a controversial January event where Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was reportedly captured by US forces—a stark reminder of unresolved conflict and the complexities surrounding regime legitimacy....

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