American flag raised at US Embassy in Venezuela for the 1st time since 2019

The United States flag has been raised over its embassy in Caracas for the first time since 2019. The move Saturday highlights the recent shift in the relations between the two countries since former President Nicolás Maduro was captured by American troops in January. The reopening of the American embassy, which drew immediate attention from local residents, comes after several statements from U.S. President Donald Trump in support of Maduro’s successor, acting President Delcy Rodríguez, who has tried to keep negotiations open with the American government.