US and Venezuela agree to renew diplomatic and consular ties, State Department says

Published March 5, 2026 8:07pm ET



The United States and Venezuela have agreed to renew diplomatic and consular ties, the State Department announced on Thursday, following the U.S. military’s deposition of Nicolas Maduro in January.

The department said the move reflects a commitment to promoting stability, supporting economic recovery, and advancing free and fair elections in the South American nation.

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