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The United States and Venezuela move toward restoring diplomatic and consular ties
According to NTN24, the State Department agreed to reactivate diplomatic and consular relations with Venezuela. For now, there is no confirmation of an immediate reopening of offices or dates for procedures.
The U.S. Department of State agreed to restore diplomatic and consular relations with Venezuela, according to information reported by NTN24 and cited by La Nacion. The decision is part of a framework announced on March 5, which would grant provisional Venezuelan authorities the power to accredit diplomats on U.S. territory and regain an official presence.
According to that account, a spokesperson for the agency said the United States will work with the provisional authorities on a three-stage plan aimed at stabilization, economic recovery, political reconciliation and the transition to a democratically elected government.
So far, the State Department has not confirmed an immediate reopening of Venezuelan consulates in the United States. Nor have a schedule of appointments, assigned offices or dates for the issuance or renewal of passports or other documents been announced.
In that context, the headquarters of the Consulate General of Venezuela in New York, located next to St. Patrick’s Cathedral, underwent refurbishment work. La Nacion indicated that cleaning work was carried out on the building’s facade on August 31.
According to the information cited, in March the State Department had already announced an understanding with Venezuela to restore diplomatic and consular ties, with the aim of facilitating shared efforts linked to economic stability and political reconciliation.
The rupture between the two countries took place on January 24, 2019, when Nicolás Maduro ordered the closure of Venezuelan consulates in the United States after Washington recognized Juan Guaidó. The opposition’s diplomatic representation operated with limited services in Washington until January 5, 2023, when it ceased operations after the end of the interim government.
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