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The United States and Venezuela’s interim authorities have agreed to reestablish diplomatic and consular relations, according to a State Department media note issued Thursday.
“The United States and Venezuela’s interim authorities have agreed to reestablish diplomatic and consular relations,” the State Department said in a statement released March 5.
The State Department said the agreement is intended to “facilitate our joint efforts to promote stability, support economic recovery and advance political reconciliation in Venezuela.
“Our engagement is focused on helping the Venezuelan people move forward through a phased process that creates the conditions for a peaceful transition to a democratically elected government.”
Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez waves after bidding farewell to U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright after their meeting at Miraflores Palace in Caracas, Venezuela, Feb. 11, 2026. (Ariana Cubillos/AP)
The announcement confirms the restoration of diplomatic and consular relations between the two governments. The State Department did not specify when embassy operations or visa services may resume.
The statement also did not address potential sanctions changes, outline migration or security cooperation measures or provide additional details about diplomatic engagement moving forward.
The announcement comes after months of U.S. engagement in Venezuela.
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Opposition leader María Corina Machado gestures during an anti-government protest Jan. 9, 2025, in Caracas, Venezuela. (Jesus Vargas/Getty Images)
U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum traveled to Caracas March 4 and held meetings with Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodríguez during a two-day visit, U.S. and Venezuelan officials said.
Burgum discussed opportunities related to mining and critical minerals supply chains and said the Venezuelan interim…
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