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Venezuela Sends Delegation to Washington to Reopen US Embassy

A Venezuelan delegation is in Washington to re-establish the country's diplomatic mission in the United States. The delegation, led by Vice Foreign Minister Oliver Blanco, has met with senior US officials including Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau. The move follows a March 5 agreement between the two nations to restore ties after years of rupture and a US diplomatic mission's arrival in Caracas in January. The news comes amid a recent cabinet reshuffle in Venezuela announced by acting President Delcy Rodriguez.

Key Points: Venezuela Reopens Diplomatic Mission in US After Years

  • Diplomatic mission restoration
  • Meetings with US officials
  • Addressing citizen concerns
  • Recent cabinet reshuffle
  • Follows March 5 agreement
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Venezuela setting up diplomatic mission in US

Venezuela sends delegation to Washington to restore diplomatic relations and reopen its embassy, following a March agreement with the US.

"The delegation has held meetings with the US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau - Oliver Blanco"

Caracas, March 28

A delegation is currently in Washington to establish Venezuela's diplomatic mission in the United States, the Venezuelan Foreign Ministry has announced.

In the delegation are Vice Foreign Minister for Europe and North America Oliver Blanco, as well as Felix Plasencia, who has been appointed charge d'affaires for the Venezuelan embassy in the United States.

In a video shared on social media on Friday (local time), Blanco said that the delegation has held meetings with the US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau and other senior officials as part of the working agenda.

Plasencia noted that the visit aims to address issues of concern to Venezuelan citizens, reports Xinhua news agency.

Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez announced earlier this week that the delegation was ready to resume operations of the diplomatic mission in the United States, which follows an agreement reached on March 5 between Caracas and Washington to restore diplomatic relations after years of rupture.

Rodriguez also announced a cabinet reshuffle last week, appointing new ministers for defence, housing, and electric energy.

Gustavo Gonzalez Lopez was appointed minister of defence, succeeding Vladimir Padrino Lopez, who held the post for over a decade.

Gonzalez Lopez previously served as commander of the Presidential Honour Guard following the US strikes on Venezuela in January.

Rodriguez also appointed Jorge Marquez Monsalve as minister for habitat and housing, tasked with ensuring the right to dignified housing for Venezuelans.

The reshuffle also included the appointment of electrical engineer Rolando Alcala as minister of electric energy, according to Rodriguez.

On January 3, US military forces launched a large-scale strike against Venezuela and captured President Nicolas Maduro and his wife before transporting them to the United States.

On January 31, a US diplomatic mission arrived in Caracas, resuming diplomatic contacts between the two countries.

- IANS

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Priya S
The part about the US strikes and capturing the president in January is shocking! The article just states it so matter-of-factly. This seems like a major escalation that was barely in the news here. The world is changing fast.
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Aman W
Good to see diplomacy winning. As Indians, we know the value of talking things out. No country should be isolated. The focus on housing and electric energy in their cabinet reshuffle is a positive domestic sign.
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Sarah B
The timeline is confusing. They had a diplomatic mission arrive in Caracas in January, and now in March they're setting up their mission in Washington? And the president was captured? This reporting feels disjointed. A clearer narrative would help.
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Vikram M
Appointing the commander of the Presidential Honour Guard after an attack as Defence Minister sends a strong message. The world is watching how the US engages here. India must navigate its own relationships with both carefully, especially regarding oil.
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Kavya N
Hope the "issues of concern to Venezuelan citizens" they aim to address include the well-being of the diaspora. Many must be struggling. Re-establishing channels is the first step. Wishing them peace and prosperity. 🙏

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