Brazil to hand back Argentine diplomatic representation in Venezuela

Brazil will return responsibility for Argentina’s diplomatic representation and custody of its embassy in Venezuela, ending its oversight that began after Argentine diplomats were expelled in 2024. The decision was officially communicated to both Buenos Aires and Caracas, marking a shift in regional diplomatic arrangements.

Reuters

January 11, 2026

Brazil to hand back Argentine diplomatic representation in Venezuela

French diplomat and current France's ambassador in Brazil Emmanuel Lenain attends an Ambassadors Conference at the conference centre of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, in Paris, France January 9, 2026.

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Brazil will return to Argentina the responsibility for its diplomatic representation and custody of its embassy in Venezuela, the Brazilian Foreign Ministry confirmed late on Saturday.

Since 2024, Brazil had overseen Argentina’s embassy and consular representation in Caracas after Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro expelled Argentine diplomats.

Itamaraty said that both governments have now been notified of the decision officially. Brazil has not issued a formal statement or provided additional details.

The Argentine embassy in Brazil did not respond immediately to a request for comment.

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