Venezuela and Israel resume consular services after 17 years

Venezuela and Israel have resumed their consular services after 17 years, a period during which diplomatic relations were severed in 2009 by Hugo Chávez's government. This announcement comes amidst a new influence from the U.S. over Caracas, although it does not imply a complete restoration of diplomacy between the two countries.

The rapprochement between Venezuela and Israel follows Israel's assistance after the recent double earthquake that affected Venezuela, an event that has rekindled the need for collaboration between the two nations, which had maintained distant relations for years.

The agreement reached includes the provision of consular services to citizens of both countries and will enhance technical cooperation in Venezuela's reconstruction process, which has faced multiple challenges in recent years.