US restores diplomatic relations with Venezuela amid push for democratic transition

The United States and Venezuela’s interim authorities have agreed to reestablish diplomatic and consular relations, according to a State Department media note issued Thursday.

"The United States and Venezuela’s interim authorities have agreed to reestablish diplomatic and consular relations," the State Department said in a statement released March 5.

The State Department said the agreement is intended to "facilitate our joint efforts to promote stability, support economic recovery...