US retrieves embassy staff from Caracas

The United States is returning this week all government officials at the US embassy in the Venezuelan capital Caracas.

'Like the decision of 24 January to halve the staff of the embassy, ​​this decision reflects the worsening situation in Venezuela,' the Foreign Ministry said. 'We conclude that the presence of the US diplomatic staff at the embassy is an obstacle to US policy towards Venezuela. 'The ministry did not announce when the embassy staff will be removed.