The government of interim President Delcy Rodriguez has decided to initiate "an exploratory diplomatic process" with its US counterpart to re-establish diplomatic missions in both countries, said Venezuela's foreign minister.

CARACAS: Supporters of Venezuela's deposed leader, Nicolas Maduro, geared up for a mass protest Saturday (Jan 10) to mark one week since his dramatic capture by US forces.Anxious relatives meanwhile camped outside jails, awaiting the promised release of political prisoners by the interim g

Venezuela engages in talks with the U.S. to restore diplomatic ties following the ousting of President Maduro.

Interim President Delcy Rodriguez condemns Washington's 'serious, criminal, illegal and illegitimate attack' but says she is exploring diplomatic process

Jan. 9 (UPI) -- Venezuela said Friday it has begun an "exploratory diplomatic process" with the United States aimed at restoring diplomatic missions in both countries, according to a statement from the Venezuelan Foreign Ministry.

The move embodied the contradictions and fast-changing nature of the two countries’ relationship.

BOGOTA, Colombia >> Less than a week after the United States snatched its president under cover of night, Venezuela said it was exploring restoring diplomatic ties and sending a delegation to Washington to check on its long-shuttered embassy, according to a statement from the interim president, Delcy Rodriguez.