U.S., Venezuela agree to establish diplomatic relations for first time since 2019
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Key Points:
- The United States and Venezuela have agreed to reestablish diplomatic and consular relations, marking a significant shift in their historically adversarial relationship, according to the U.S. State Department.
- This decision aims to promote stability, support economic recovery, and advance political reconciliation in Venezuela through a phased process toward a democratically elected government.
- The move follows increased U.S. engagement, including visits by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and Energy Secretary Chris Wright, focusing on Venezuela's mining and oil sectors to attract foreign investment.
- Relations were severed in 2019 after the Trump administration backed opposition leader Juan Guaidó, leading to embassy closures and withdrawal of U.S. diplomatic staff from Venezuela.
- Venezuela's acting President
