After President’s Capture, U.S. and Venezuela Explore Restoring Diplomatic Ties

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Annie CorrealJanuary 10, 2026 at 04:12 AM

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Following the U.S. capture of Venezuela's president, Nicolás Maduro, both countries announced they are exploring the possibility of restoring diplomatic ties. Venezuela stated it would send a delegation to Washington to assess its embassy, while U.S. diplomats visited Caracas to evaluate resuming embassy operations after nearly seven years. The exploratory diplomatic process aims to re-establish diplomatic missions in both countries and address the consequences of Maduro's capture. Despite ongoing tensions and conflicting actions, such as the U.S. targeting drug cartels allegedly linked to the Venezuelan government, both sides have expressed interest in a potential restoration of relations. These developments highlight the rapidly evolving and contradictory nature of the U.S.-Venezuela relationship.

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Key Player Opposition Context

JD Vance 40% Washington 40% State Department 40% Caracas ×250% Nicolás Maduro (Maduro) ×260% United States Embassy in Caracas 60% Delcy Rodríguez ×370% Donald Trump ×370% Venezuela ×790% United States ×590%

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diplomatic ties 100% restoring embassies 80% u.s. venezuela relations 70% diplomatic process 60% president's capture 60% exploratory diplomatic process 50% embassy operations 50% international legal order 40%