The United States announced the return of activities of its diplomatic headquarters in Venezuela

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The State Department noted that the resumption of activities represents a “new chapter” in the relationship, aimed at strengthening direct contact with institutional actors, the private sector and civil society. The physical presence in Caracas also allows a closer monitoring of the country's political and economic situation

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The process included symbolic gestures, such as the raising of the American flag at the diplomatic headquarters, a fact that had not occurred since the closure in 2019. These types of signals reinforce the idea of a different stage in bilateral dynamics, marked by a more pragmatic approach

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However, normalization is still partial. Although the embassy has already resumed operational functions, key services such as the issuance of visas have not yet been fully restored and are still under evaluation, depending on security and logistics conditions

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In political terms, the reopening reflects a change in President Donald Trump's strategy of international engagement with Venezuela, with a greater emphasis on direct diplomacy. Beyond its immediate scope, the reestablishment of the embassy introduces a new element to the regional scene, where institutional interaction returns to occupy a central place after years of

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