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Venezuela’s interim leader Delcy Rodriguez expressed her nation’s commitment to resolving disputes with the United States through diplomatic channels on Saturday, following the recent agreement between both countries to restore formal relations.<\/p>

In a message posted on social media platform X and directed toward President Donald Trump, Rodriguez stated: “We reiterate our willingness to build long-term relations based on mutual respect, equality, and international law, with a view to promoting a work agenda that strengthens cooperation for the benefit of both countries.”<\/p>

The diplomatic outreach follows Thursday’s announcement by the U.S. State Department confirming that both nations would officially restore their diplomatic connections.<\/p>

Relations between the two countries were cut off in 2019 when the initial Trump administration declined to acknowledge Nicolas Maduro as Venezuela’s rightful president following a contested election. Instead, the U.S. backed an opposition politician as the legitimate leader.<\/p>

The situation shifted dramatically in January when American forces apprehended Maduro after months of escalating tensions, leading to significant political changes in Venezuela and Rodriguez’s installation as interim president.<\/p>

Since Rodriguez’s government took power and indicated its desire to rebuild connections with Washington, both nations have been working step by step to restore their bilateral relationship.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez expressed commitment to diplomatic talks with the United States in a message directed at President Trump. 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