Venezuela and Israel restore consular ties as relations warm
Summary
Venezuela and Israel have agreed to restore consular relations after 17 years, following recent earthquakes in Venezuela that brought the two countries to cooperate. This move reflects a warming of ties amid Venezuela’s political changes and a shift in regional alliances.Key Facts
- Venezuela and Israel ended 17 years of cut consular relations by agreeing to cooperate and help their citizens living in each other’s countries.
- The decision followed Israeli aid sent to Venezuela after two major earthquakes caused damage there.
- Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez is moving closer to the US and away from previous allies like Cuba and Iran.
- Venezuela recently withdrew from the International Criminal Court, aligning with the Trump administration’s criticism of the court.
- Several Latin American countries, like Chile and Honduras, are also restoring relations with Israel after cutting ties due to conflict in Gaza.
- Argentina plans to move its embassy to Jerusalem, following a similar move by President Donald Trump in 2018.
- Colombia’s new right-wing president recognized Israel’s claim over the Syrian Golan Heights, reversing the previous leftist leader’s policy.
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