Will John Barrett Set the Pace for Venezuela's Transition?

The U.S. Chargé d'Affaires in Venezuela, Laura Dogu, announced this April 15 that her mission in Caracas "came to an end." Through her Instagram account, Dogu reported that she would be replaced by career diplomat John Barrett, who has been Chargé d'Affaires in Guatemala since last January.

Will John Barrett Set the Pace for Venezuela's Transition?

TL;DR

  • Laura Dogu's mission as U.S. Chargé d'Affaires in Venezuela has ended.
  • John Barrett, a career diplomat, will replace Dogu.
  • Barrett was previously the Chargé d'Affaires in Guatemala.