The State Department announced that the United States and Venezuela have agreed to reestablish “diplomatic and consular relations,” in a statement on Thursday.
Newsweek reached out to the department via online form for comment.
Why It Matters
The announcement comes after the U.S. military captured former President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in January, and the interim Venezuelan government led by acting President Delcy Rodríguez signaled interest in restoring ties, according to the Associated Press.
What To Know
The statement read: “The United States and Venezuela’s interim authorities have agreed to re-establish diplomatic and consular relations. This step will facilitate our joint efforts to promote stability, support economic recovery, and advance political reconciliation in Venezuela.”
The State Department continued: “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. The United States remains committed to supporting the Venezuelan people and working with partners across the region to advance stability and prosperity.”
This is a developing story that will be updated with additional information.
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