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The United States and Venezuela have agreed to re-establish diplomatic and consular relations, signaling a major shift in relations between the two countries after years of tensions.

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The announcement was made by the US State Department following high-level discussions with Venezuela’s interim authorities. The move comes months after the capture of former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro in January, which triggered a political transition in the South American nation.

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Officials said restoring diplomatic ties will help promote stability, economic recovery, and political reconciliation in Venezuela. The agreement is also expected to pave the way for the reopening of embassies and the resumption of consular services that had been suspended for several years.

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Relations between Washington and Caracas were severed in 2019 amid political turmoil and disagreements over Venezuela’s leadership. The latest development marks the first formal diplomatic engagement between the two countries since then.

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The United States said the renewed engagement is part of a broader effort to support a peaceful transition toward a democratically elected government in Venezuela. Meanwhile, Venezuelan authorities described the move as the beginning of a new phase of dialogue based on cooperation and mutual respect.

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Analysts say the restoration of ties could also reshape economic relations, particularly in Venezuela’s oil and mineral sectors, as international stakeholders look for opportunities to support the country’s recovery after years of economic crisis.