Archive · 6 Jan 2026
US Considers Reopening Venezuela Embassy Amid Risks
The U.S. government is thinking about opening its embassy in Venezuela again.
But they say it's still very dangerous there.
There are lots of problems like crime and protests.
The embassy has been closed since 2019.
Right now, Americans in Venezuela can't get help from the U.S. government easily.
They're told not to travel there and to be very careful if they are already in the country.
The U.S. embassy in Colombia is helping with any problems.
U.S. considers reopening embassy in Caracas despite ongoing risks
Venezuela remains under Level 4 Travel Advisory due to severe risks
No commercial flights are currently operating in or out of Venezuela
U.S. diplomatic personnel were withdrawn in March 2019
U.S. citizens in Venezuela advised to take safety precautions and enroll in Smart Traveller Program
- Who
- U.S. government and citizens in Venezuela
- What
- Potential reopening of U.S. Embassy in Caracas
- When
- No specific timeline announced
- Where
- Caracas, Venezuela
- Why
- To provide consular services and support to U.S. citizens, if security conditions improve
- Current Status
- U.S. Embassy in Caracas is closed
- Travel Advisory
- Level 4: Do Not Travel
- Last Embassy Operation
- March 2019
- Current Consular Services
- Unavailable in Venezuela
- Emergency Contact
- U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia
- Current Flights
- No commercial flights operating
- Security Risks
- Wrongful detention, crime, civil unrest, limited healthcare