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Ottawa considering reopening embassy in Venezuela, where it already employs locals

On March 11, 2026, Global Affairs Canada told MPs it is considering reopening its Caracas embassy, with Wendy Drukier stating, 'We are looking at the conditions that may allow & to have Canadian diplomats return there.'
Because Ottawa has kept sanctions in place, the U.S. operation in early January prompted a review of Caracas embassy reopening conditions, as Drukier testified Tuesday.
Canada closed its Caracas embassy in June 2019 after visa renewals were blocked, but four local staff remained in 2022 despite low consular demand from Canadians in Venezuela.
Canada says it will only redeploy diplomats if Venezuelan authorities properly accredit them with legal protections, while Ottawa pushes the Organization of American States for human-rights access and potential election assistance.
Looking ahead, energy experts estimate it will take about 10 years for Venezuela to increase its oil exports, according to Drukier and Savage, with scenarios ranging from stabilization to increased violence.

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Ottawa considering reopening embassy in Venezuela, where it already employs locals

OTTAWA - Global Affairs Canada says it's thinking about reopening its embassy in Venezuela, where it already has locals working on the ground in the capital Caracas.

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