Caracas, Feb. 1 -- Laura F. Dogu, the United States' new top envoy to Venezuela, arrived in Caracas on Saturday as the Trump administration steps up efforts to restore diplomatic ties and reopen the US embassy in the country after nearly seven years.

In an official post on X, Dogu said, "I just arrived in Venezuela. My team and I are ready to work." The post included photographs showing her disembarking from a plane and walking on the tarmac.

According to CNN, responding to questions about the duration of her stay, a US State Department official said, "She will work with individuals from the private and public sector, as well as civic society, to advance the President and Secretary's three-phased plan for Venezuela."

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