US and Venezuela agree to resume diplomatic ties after Maduro capture
The US said the two sides would make joint efforts to promote stability after the US seized Maduro and his wife.
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The US said the two sides would make joint efforts to promote stability after the US seized Maduro and his wife.
The United States and Venezuela have agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations following the ouster of former President Nicolás Maduro via a U.S. military operation in January 2026. This marks a significant shift in their historically adversarial relationship.
The United States and Venezuela are restoring diplomatic ties after the capture of Nicolás Maduro in January. The re-establishment aims to support Venezuela’s economy and political transition, with U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum visiting Caracas to discuss critical minerals.
The United States and Venezuela have agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations, marking a significant shift in their historically adversarial relationship. This move follows a U.S. military operation that deposed former President Nicolás Maduro in January.
The United States and Venezuela have agreed to restore diplomatic and consular relations, reopening a formal channel between Washington and Caracas for the first time since ties were severed in 2019. This decision follows the U.S. operation in January that led to the capture of Nicolás Maduro.
The United States and Venezuela have agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations following the ouster of former President Nicolás Maduro via a U.S. military operation in January 2026. This marks a significant shift in a historically strained relationship, aiming to promote stability and economic recovery in Venezuela.
The U.S. government has issued a license authorizing dealings with Venezuela's state-owned gold mining company, Minerven. This move is part of the Trump administration's strategy to exert greater control over Venezuela's natural resources and reduce Chinese influence in the global critical minerals market.
The United States and Venezuela have decided to restore diplomatic ties after nearly a decade, aiming for a peaceful democratic transition and closer cooperation on mining and oil, according to the US State Department.
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