Trump Eyes Reopening US Diplomatic Presence in Venezuela: 'We're Thinking About It'
A senior State Department official said that they are making preparations to allow for a reopening should Trump make that decision.
In a significant shift, the US is considering restoring its diplomatic presence in Venezuela, with preparations underway to reopen the embassy in Caracas. The move comes after the swearing-in of acting president Delcy Rodríguez, following the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in a US airstrike. Although no official date has been set, President Donald Trump hinted at the possibility of reopening the embassy, saying 'we're thinking about it.' The US embassy, which spans two football fields, was inaugurated in 1995 and at its peak had nearly 500 employees and contractors working on various projects. The US had suspended operations in 2019, when Trump recognized opposition leader Juan Guaido as Venezuela's president. With the US now seeking to reset relations, the country is exploring ways to reestablish a diplomatic presence, including talks to sell crude oil to the US.
