Ambassador James Story ends his mission as head of the Venezuela Affairs Unit (VAU)
Ambassador James Story will end his mission as head of the Venezuela Affairs Unit (VAU) on May 19, 2023. The Department thanks Ambassador Story for his nearly five years of service in both U.S. Embassy Caracas, Venezuela, and the VAU, located in U.S. Embassy Bogotá, Colombia. Ambassador Story will be replaced by Francisco “Paco” Palmieri, who will immediately assume his new duties as Chief of Mission of the VAU. Chargé Palmieri will also continue to serve as Chargé d’Affaires of U.S. Embassy Bogotá.