Archive · 11 Jan 2026
Brazil to Return Venezuelan Embassy Oversight to Argentina
Brazil has been taking care of Argentina's embassy in Venezuela since 2024.
This happened because the Venezuelan president, Nicolas Maduro, asked Argentine diplomats to leave.
Now, Brazil has said it will give this responsibility back to Argentina.
This means Argentina will once again be in charge of its own embassy and consular services in Venezuela.
The Brazilian Foreign Ministry made this announcement on January 11, 2024.
It's an important step in diplomatic relations between these countries.
Brazil will return diplomatic representation of Argentina's embassy in Venezuela to Argentina.
Brazil has overseen Argentina's embassy in Caracas since 2024.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro expelled Argentine diplomats, leading to Brazil's oversight.
The Brazilian Foreign Ministry confirmed the decision on January 11, 2024.
This change signifies a shift in diplomatic responsibilities between the countries.
- Who
- Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela
- What
- Brazil to return diplomatic representation of Argentina in Venezuela
- When
- Announced on January 11, 2024
- Where
- Venezuela (Caracas)
- Why
- Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro expelled Argentine diplomats in 2024
- Countries Involved
- Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela
- Diplomatic Issue
- Embassy and consular representation in Venezuela
- Current Status
- Brazil oversees Argentine diplomatic interests in Venezuela
- Reason for Oversight
- Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro expelled Argentine diplomats
- Announcement Date
- January 11, 2024