Peru and Venezuela Announce Gradual Reestablishment of Diplomatic Ties

Peru and Venezuela have agreed to begin a progressive process of reestablishing bilateral relations, after a two-year rupture that began in July 2024 when Lima recognized opposition candidate Edmundo González as president-elect, rejecting Nicolás Maduro's reelection Source: El Nacional. The announcement, made by Peru's Foreign Ministry, comes during the transition ahead of the incoming government of President-elect Keiko Fujimori Source: Milenio.

The agreement

In a first phase, both nations will reactivate consular services to provide protection and services to their citizens abroad Source: La República. The long-term goal is a full normalization of diplomatic ties, citing “historic ties of friendship and Latin American solidarity” Source: Infobae.

Background and impact

The rupture in 2024 was triggered by Peru's recognition of González as the legitimate winner of the disputed 2024 presidential elections, leading Venezuela to close its embassy and consulates in Lima Source: Emol. This left over 1.6 million Venezuelan residents in Peru without access to passport renewals and other consular services Source: Diario Libre. During the break, Brazil had taken custody of Peru's embassy in Caracas Source: La República.

Broader context

The reestablishment occurs amid significant political shifts: Maduro and his wife were detained in a U.S. operation in January 2026, with Delcy Rodríguez serving as acting president Source: Milenio. Rodríguez has also resumed diplomatic ties with the United States, which have been severed since 2019 Source: Diario Libre.