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The United States raised its flag at the Embassy in Venezuela on Saturday for the first

time since 2019.

This marks a major thought in relations following the capture of former President Nicolas Maduro

by American troops in January.

The Embassy itself is still under renovations, with no clear timeline for a full reopening.

There's noted the flag went up exactly seven years to the day after it came down.

Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has voiced support for Maduro's successor, acting President

Delci Rodriguez as she works to maintain dialogue with Washington.

Residents in Caracas shared a wave of optimism about the event.

Many described feeling surprised and joyful, viewing it as a positive move toward better global

ties and progress.

That said, broad criticism lingers in Venezuela and society and politics over Trump's role

in ousting Maduro, jailing him and his wife in New York, and expanding United States

sway in the nation's oil sector.

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