U.S. to Pull Remaining Diplomatic Workers From Embassy in Venezuela

The United States is withdrawing all the remaining diplomatic personnel from its embassy in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas, because of worsening conditions in the country, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Tuesday.

Mr. Pompeo said the move reflected the “deteriorating situation” in the country and the belief that the presence of American diplomats “has become a constraint on U.S. policy.”

Much of the country, including Caracas, has been without power since last week, with no end to the blackouts in sight.

In January, President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela won re-election, but Juan Guaidó, an opposition leader, declared himself the interim president, setting off a political crisis. The United States has backed Mr. Guaidó and accused Cuba and Russia of propping up Mr. Maduro.