Venezuela pushes to reopen embassy in U.S. as diplomatic relations restart
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March 24, 2026 3:49 PM
Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, announced Tuesday that her government will send a diplomatic delegation to Washington later this week to launch a new phase of political and diplomatic dialogue with the United States, as the Trump administration moves to facilitate the reopening of the Latin American nation’s diplomatic facilities on U.S. soil.
Speaking during a meeting with investors and business leaders, Rodríguez said the initiative reflects Caracas’ intention to stabilize ties with Washington and deepen engagement after years of rupture.
“I want you to take away — on my behalf and in the name of the government of Venezuela — the firm assurance that this is our intention,” Rodríguez said. “This week, a delegation of diplomats will depart for Washington to undertake the launch of this new phase of diplomatic and political relations and dialogue between the two governments.”
The planned visit builds on a broader diplomatic thaw that began earlier this month, when the U.S. and Venezuela agreed to restore formal diplomatic and consular relations for the first time since ties were severed in 2019.