Coverage dated March 5, 2026

U.S., Venezuela agree to establish diplomatic relations for first time since 2019

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Relations between the two countries were cut off in 2019, during the first Trump administration.

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  1. NPR

    As the US and Venezuela mend relations, Trump touts it as a model for regime change (opens NPR)

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    Washington and Caracas moved to restore diplomatic ties, as President Trump touts Venezuela's post-Maduro transition as a model for regime change in Iran.

  2. The American Conservative

    U.S. and Venezuela to Restore Diplomatic Ties (opens The American Conservative)

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    State of the Union: The move will facilitate communication and economic integration between the two countries.

  3. MyNorthwest

    US and Venezuela agree to re-establish diplomatic relations (opens MyNorthwest)

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    CARACAS (AP) — The United States and Venezuela agreed to re-establish diplomatic relations in a major shift in a historically adversarial relationship, the

  4. Washington Examiner

    US and Venezuela agree to renew ties, State Department says (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Senior Trump administration officials have visited Venezuela in the past two months since U.S. forces captured Nicolas Maduro.

  5. CBS News

    U.S., Venezuela agree to establish diplomatic relations for first time since 2019 (opens CBS News)

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    Relations between the two countries were cut off in 2019, during the first Trump administration.

  6. WMUR

    U.S. and Venezuela restore diplomatic relations (opens WMUR)

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    The State Department says the United States and Venezuela have agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations in a major shift in a historically adversarial relationship.

  7. BNO News

    U.S., Venezuela interim authorities agree to restore diplomatic ties (opens BNO News)

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    The United States and Venezuela’s interim authorities have agreed to re-establish diplomatic and consular relations, according to the U.S. Department of State. “This step will facilitate our joint efforts to promote stability, support economic recovery, and advance political reconciliation in Venezu…

  8. Townhall

    State Department Says That U.S., Venezuela Have Re-Established Diplomatic Relations (opens Townhall)

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    U.S. and Venezuela re-establish diplomatic ties to promote stability and economic recovery.

  9. PJ Media

    The Diplomatic Reset in Venezuela Is Official (opens PJ Media)

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    The U.S. officially re-establishes diplomatic ties with Venezuela, signaling a new phase in bilateral relations.

  10. Deutsche Welle

  11. Breitbart News

    U.S. and Venezuela Agree to Restore Diplomatic Ties on Anniversary of Hugo Chávez's Death (opens Breitbart News)

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    The U.S. and Venezuela agreed to restore diplomatic ties between both countries after seven years, both countries announced.

  12. The Guardian

    US and Venezuela move to restore diplomatic ties two months after Maduro’s capture (opens The Guardian)

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    Re-establishing diplomatic relations will support Venezuela’s economy, US state department claims, amid push for minerals access

  13. RedState

    U.S. and Venezuela Restore Diplomatic Relations in New Major Breakthrough (opens RedState)

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    The U.S. and Venezuela agree to restore diplomatic relations, aiming for stability and a peaceful government transition.

  14. WHEC Rochester

    US and Venezuela agree to reestablish diplomatic relations in major shift after Maduro's ouster (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    The State Department says the United States and Venezuela have agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations in a major shift in a historically adversarial relationship. The move comes after rounds of Trump administration officials have visited the South American nation after a U.S.

  15. WSVN Miami

    US and Venezuela agree to reestablish diplomatic relations in major shift after Maduro’s ouster - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    CARACAS (AP) — The United States and Venezuela agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations in a major shift in a historically adversarial relationship, the State Department

  16. Fox News

    US restores diplomatic relations with Venezuela amid push for democratic transition (opens Fox News)

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    United States and Venezuela's interim authorities agree to re-establish diplomatic and consular relations, according to State Department announcement issued Thursday.

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