People display portraits of political prisoners at the Central University of Venezuela in Caracas on Jan. 13, 2026. Juan Barreto/AFP via Getty Images
The United States has named a new top envoy for Venezuela, according to the U.S. Embassy in Caracas.
Two-time ambassador Laura Dogu will serve as chargé d’affaires to the Venezuela Affairs Unit, based at the U.S. Embassy in Bogotá, Colombia.
