Intelligence and National Security

U.S. officials confirmed a limited number of diplomatic and technical personnel are in Caracas conducting initial assessments for a potential phased resumption of operations — including reopening the U.S. embassy and consulates — the administration’s first on‑record acknowledgment of a team on the ground. Separately, reporting says the CIA director traveled to Venezuela to meet with acting President Delcy Rodríguez as part of broader engagement following Maduro’s capture.