Overview
- President Donald Trump said he is considering reopening the U.S. embassy in Caracas, which has been closed since 2019.
- Bloomberg reported that logistical arrangements are in progress for a return to Caracas, though timing and approval still rest with Trump.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio presented a three-stage plan focused on political stabilization, strong leverage over oil exports, and reconciliation steps including potential amnesties.
- PDVSA confirmed negotiations consistent with new energy sales, and Trump said oil proceeds would be used solely to buy U.S.-made agricultural, medical, and infrastructure goods.
- Acting leader Delcy Rodríguez asserted sovereignty and allies vowed to “rescue” Nicolás Maduro as the armed forces honored fallen troops and denounced the U.S. attack, highlighting competing claims to authority.