The United States and Venezuela have agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations, the State Department announced Thursday. This development follows a visit by US Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, which focused on Venezuela's mining sector.
Talks aimed to facilitate a peaceful transition to a democratically elected government. Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodríguez stated these steps will strengthen bilateral relations and open opportunities for mutual benefit.
Diplomatic ties were severed in 2019. The current move comes after US officials visited the South American nation after a military operation deposed Nicolás Maduro.
Former President Donald Trump expressed support for Rodríguez's leadership. Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado plans to return to Venezuela soon, signaling upcoming elections.