The United States and Venezuela have resumed diplomatic relations, according to a statement from the U.S. Department of State issued on March 5-6, 2026. The State Department said this move will 'facilitate our joint efforts to promote stability, support economic reconstruction, and drive political reconciliation in Venezuela.'
According to reports from Swedish media outlets Aftonbladet and Sydsvenskan, this diplomatic development comes after Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was reportedly detained by the United States in January 2026. Since that time, interim President Delcy Rodríguez has been governing Venezuela.
facilitate our joint efforts to promote stability, support economic reconstruction, and drive political reconciliation in Venezuela.
Sydsvenskan reported that interim President Rodríguez recently met with U.S. minister Doug Burum, indicating ongoing diplomatic engagement between the two nations. The resumption of diplomatic ties marks a significant shift in U.S.-Venezuela relations, which have been strained for years.
All three Swedish news sources - Aftonbladet, Sydsvenskan, and Svenska Dagbladet - confirmed the resumption of diplomatic relations, though only two sources mentioned Maduro's reported detention. The U.S. Department of State's statement focused on future cooperation rather than addressing past events.