Venezuela and Chile announced this Thursday the reactivation of their consular relations, marking a first step toward the full normalization of bilateral ties frozen for two years.
In a joint declaration, both Latin American governments announced “the start of a roadmap for the progressive normalization of their bilateral relations,” which negotiations began on March 11, when the current Chilean administration took office.
The initial phase focuses on reactivating consular services to ensure the protection of their respective nationals residing in each country.
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“This joint initiative is underpinned by the historic ties of friendship and Latin American solidarity that have united Venezuela and Chile since their origins as republics and inspire their joint efforts for the development and well-being of our peoples and our region”, the Bolivarian government announced through a statement released on Telegram by the Ministry of Communications.
The communiqué specifies that the process will be based on “constructive dialogue” under the principles of mutual respect, reciprocity, and strict adherence to international law. Both governments ratified that the restoration of consular services aims to ensure the protection of their respective nationals residing in each country.
The agreement addresses the needs of approximately 700,000 Venezuelans currently residing in Chile, who will finally be able to receive consular assistance, as well as the nearly 25,000 Chileans living in Venezuela.
“I want to thank the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the entire team of the Foreign Ministry, who in a serious and methodical manner have achieved this transcendent agreement that allows us to advance step by step in the normalization of relations between Chile and Venezuela. I also want to value the disposition of the Venezuelan government and greet Acting President Delcy Rodríguez for her willingness to advance in this joint roadmap,” stated Chilean President Kast.
For its part, the Venezuelan Foreign Ministry confirmed that the roadmap establishes a gradual process for complete diplomatic normalization, with future stages expected to address cooperation on trade, security, and migration management. Both governments have instructed their diplomatic teams to continue working on the next phases of the agreement.
Bilateral relations between the two countries had remained frozen since July 2024, when former President Gabriel Boric questioned the proclamation of the National Electoral Council of Venezuela, which declared Nicolás Maduro the president-elected.
The joint declaration establishes that both governments will continue working toward the full normalization of their bilateral relationship through this roadmap, which opens the door for further cooperation on trade, security, and migration management between the two South American nations. In this sense, Venezuela and Chile reaffirm that this process will be based on constructive dialogue, guided by the principles of mutual respect, reciprocity, and strict adherence to the norms of international law.
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