After two years without diplomatic relations, both countries agreed on approaches to protect consular services. The governments of Venezuela and Peru announced Friday the full restoration of bilateral diplomatic relations, two years after severing ties in July 2024, according to a joint statement released by both foreign ministries. In a joint communiqué, both nations stated they “have decided to initiate a progressive process of comprehensive resumption of bilateral relations.” Both nations agree to reactivate consular services as a first step, benefiting over 1.6 million Venezuelans stranded in Peru without passport access. The reopening of consular services is expected to immediately address this administrative crisis, enabling thousands of families to regularize their documentation and access basic rights and services.