Venezuela was set to hold talks on Saturday (January 10, 2026) with U.S. envoys in Caracas on restoring diplomatic ties, days after U.S. forces deposed Nicolas Maduro as its president.
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Venezuela said on Friday (January 9) it had launched discussions with U.S. diplomats in the capital, the latest sign of cooperation following the leftist leader's capture and U.S. President Donald Trump's claim to be "in charge" of the South American country.
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Officials said the U.S. envoys were in Caracas to discuss reopening the country's embassy, while in Washington, Mr. Trump met with oil companies over his plans to access Venezuela's huge crude reserves.
