Venezuela and Dominican Republic agree roadmap to re-establish diplomatic ties

Venezuela’s foreign ministry announced that the two nations have agreed on a roadmap for the gradual normalisation of diplomatic relations, a step taken after the Dominican Republic condemned the 2024 re-election of Nicolas Maduro as fraudulent. The split had led Caracas to sever ties, a reaction to the Dominican Republic joining dozens of countries that refused to recognise the vote amid allegations of fraud and a subsequent crackdown on protests.

The new plan emphasizes rebuilding institutional communication to benefit citizens of both states. It follows a broader shift by the interim government led by Delcy Rodriguez toward re-engaging former adversaries and aligning more closely with U.S. interests, including opening Venezuelan energy assets to American investment. In parallel, Venezuela recently declared its intention to exit the International Criminal Court, accusing it of bias. The two countries have already restored air links between Caracas and Santo Domingo and will resume consular services.