Coverage dated January 27, 2026

Trump administration takes first steps to possibly reopen embassy in Venezuela after Maduro’s ouster

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Such a move would be key to the restoration of diplomatic relations between the two countries, which have been broken since March 2019 when the embassy was shuttered.

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Fox News
US moves fast to reopen Venezuela embassy after yearslong freeze (opens Fox News)
Published Jan 27, 2026
Fox News's feed description
U.S. embassy Venezuela will reopen "very quickly" according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who told senators a diplomatic team is assessing the situation on the ground in Caracas.
New York Post
Trump admin taking preliminary steps to reopen embassy in Venezuela following Maduro’s removal (opens New York Post)
Published Jan 27, 2026
New York Post's feed description
The Trump administration has notified Congress that it is taking the first steps to possibly reopen the shuttered U.S. Embassy in Venezuela as it explores restoring relations with the South American country following the U.S. military raid that ousted then-President Nicolás Maduro.
Anchorage Daily News
Trump administration takes first steps to possibly reopen embassy in Venezuela after Maduro’s ouster (opens Anchorage Daily News)
Published Jan 27, 2026
Anchorage Daily News's feed description
Such a move would be key to the restoration of diplomatic relations between the two countries, which have been broken since March 2019 when the embassy was shuttered.
MyNorthwest
US says it's taking first steps to possibly reopen embassy in Venezuela after Maduro's ouster (opens MyNorthwest)
Published Jan 27, 2026
MyNorthwest's feed description
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has notified Congress that it is taking the first steps to possibly reopen the shuttered U.S. Embassy in Venezuela
Breitbart News
Report: U.S. Taking First Steps to Possibly Reopen Embassy in Venezuela (opens Breitbart News)
Published Jan 27, 2026
Breitbart News's feed description
The U.S. is taking the first steps towards a possible reopening of its embassy in Caracas following the downfall of Nicolás Maduro.