The Venezuelan government will close the embassies in Norway and Australia, opening others in Burkina Faso and Zimbabwe, as part of a diplomatic restructuring.

The announcement comes against the backdrop of rising tensions with the United States and the recent Nobel Peace Prize wins by the Venezuelan opposition. The Maduro administration justifies these closures as part of a 'strategic reallocation of resources' and intends to use the new embassies for joint projects in various fields. Venezuela is facing accusations from Washington and is seeking international support, especially from its allies, in the context of possible military attacks.