The United States government has officially named Laura Dogu as its primary diplomat for matters concerning Venezuela. Details on the U.S. embassy website in Caracas reveal that Dogu will serve as charge d’affaires for the Venezuela Affairs Unit, a diplomatic entity currently stationed at the U.S. embassy in Bogota, Colombia.
Ms. Dogu brings extensive diplomatic experience, having held ambassadorial posts in both Honduras and Nicaragua. Her selection reflects Washington's ongoing engagement in Venezuelan affairs amid a period of heightened political activity in the region.
This appointment follows a significant development earlier this month, when U.S. security forces detained Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Subsequently, Maduro was brought to New York to face charges related to drug trafficking, escalating tensions between the two countries.
In addition to Dogu's appointment, the United States is preparing to potentially reopen its embassy in Caracas. This move would depend on decisions made by President Donald Trump, indicating a possible shift toward normalized diplomatic presence in Venezuela.
The decisions around diplomatic representation and embassy status come amid evolving geopolitical dynamics in South America, with the United States signaling renewed direct engagement with Venezuela.