Message from the Embassy

Upon her arrival in Caracas, Laura Dogu confirmed her presence via the official ‘X’ account of the US Embassy in Venezuela. She wrote that she and her team were ready to begin work. Photos of her disembarking from the plane at Maiquetía International Airport were also shared with the message.

Changed Atmosphere After Regime Change

Dogu’s visit comes approximately a month after the military operation that led to the removal of long-serving President Nicolás Maduro from power in Venezuela. This political change is believed to have reopened the path for dialogue between the two countries.

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Background of the Rift in Relations

Relations between the US and Venezuela completely broke down in February 2019. At that time, the US recognized opposition leader Juan Guaidó as the interim president of Venezuela. In response, the Maduro government ordered US diplomats to leave the country, after which both countries closed their respective embassies.

Venezuela’s Welcome Message

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Iván Gil welcomed Laura Dogu’s arrival. He said that the visit reflects a shared desire to resolve differences between the two countries through dialogue. According to Gil, the US and Venezuela have agreed to move forward with relations based on mutual respect and international law.

Release of Prisoners and Further Demands

US officials have stated that Venezuela recently released all American citizens who were imprisoned in the country. However, the US has also made it clear that it will continue to demand the release of all political prisoners in the future.

Laura Dogu is an experienced diplomat

Laura Dogu has previously served as the US ambassador to Honduras and Nicaragua. She currently also serves as the foreign policy advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the US military.

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Hope for a new chapter

Experts believe that Dogu’s visit to Caracas signals a major shift in US-Venezuela relations. It is being seen as the beginning of a new chapter after a long period of tension between the two countries.

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This picture has now increased concerns in several European countries, including Denmark. In the picture, Donald Trump is shown planting a flag on Greenlandic soil. JD Vance and Marco Rubio are also visible in the photo. A sign in the picture reads, “Greenland – US Territory – EST 2026”.

Canada, Greenland, and Venezuela shown as part of the US:

Trump also shared a map showing Canada, Greenland, and Venezuela as part of the United States. It’s worth noting that last year, Trump suggested that Canada become the 51st state of the US. Immediately after winning the election in May, Prime Minister Mark Carney, in his first press conference, completely rejected Trump’s suggestion, saying,

“It’s important to distinguish between wishes and reality.”

On Tuesday, the US President spoke with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on the phone about Greenland and said he would meet with several parties in Davos. He reiterated his stance on Greenland, calling it integral to US and global security.

US to deploy NORAD aircraft:

Amidst the ongoing dispute over Greenland, the US is now going to deploy a North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) aircraft at the Pituffik Space Base in Greenland. Tensions have escalated amidst President Trump’s threats to seize Greenland. NORAD said that the aircraft will arrive at the base to complete various long-planned activities.

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They also stated that this action was taken in coordination with Denmark and Greenland. NORAD regularly works on the air and space defense of North America, which includes its three regions: Alaska, Canada, and the continental United States. This American move came shortly after a multinational military exercise led by the Danish army.

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US Senator Mike Lee (@BasedMikeLee) wrote, “Just spoke with @SecRubio on the phone. He informed me that Nicolas Maduro has been arrested by US personnel pending trial on criminal charges in the US, and the military action we witnessed tonight was taken to protect and defend those enforcing the arrest warrant. This action likely falls within the President’s inherent authority under Article II of the Constitution to protect US personnel from actual or imminent attack. Thank you.”

The White House did not immediately respond to questions about where Maduro and his wife were being taken. Maduro was tried in March 2020 in the Southern District of New York on charges of conspiracy to commit “narco-terrorism.” US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau said the military action and Maduro’s arrest marked “the beginning of a new era” for Venezuela, adding that “the dictator is over.”

He posted this a few hours after the attack. His senior Foreign Minister, Marco Rubio reshared a post he made in July that said Maduro “is not the president of Venezuela and his regime is not a legitimate government.”

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