Foreign Policy

US Diplomatic Return to Venezuela: A Strategic Reset Amid Political Turmoil

By National Security Desk | February 1, 2026

As the US reopens its embassy in Venezuela after seven years, opposition forces hope for democratic transition—but is Washington prepared to hold Maduro accountable and protect American interests?

The recent arrival of Laura Dogu as the new US chargé d’affaires in Caracas marks a significant moment in the complex saga between Washington and Venezuela—a relationship fractured by years of political upheaval and antagonism. This move aims to reopen diplomatic channels, but it raises critical questions about America’s strategy in confronting the Maduro regime and safeguarding national sovereignty. Is This Diplomatic Reset a Step Toward Real Change—or a Risky Gamble? Since the dramatic rupture of relations in 2019—after former President Trump recognized Juan Guaidó as Venezuela’s legitimate leader—America has managed its Venezuela policy from afar, operating through an office...

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