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Dominican Republic-Venezuela diplomatic relations

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Following the formal restoration of diplomatic and consular relations between the Dominican Republic and Venezuela on August 2, 2026, the Dominican Republic ~~is set to reopen~~ officially reopened its Consulate General in Caracas on October 1, 2026. This reopening marks a step toward normalizing relations after a rupture in July 2024. Led by Consul General Héctor Pastor Vásquez, the Caracas consulate is located in the Multicentro Empresarial del Este in the Chacao municipality. The mission offers a full range of services, including visas, passport applications, legal certifications, notary powers, and assistance for Dominican citizens. As a ~~consequence~~ result of ~~this~~ the reopening, all new visa applications for Venezuelan nationals must be processed through the Caracas mission. The Dominican Republic's Consulate General in Bogotá, Colombia, ~~will stop~~ ceased accepting new visa applications from Venezuelan citizens ~~starting~~ on September 30, ~~2026, though~~ 2026. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MIREX) clarified that the Bogotá office will continue to complete applications already registered in the Mission Management System ~~(SGM).~~ (SGM), but documents processed in Colombia will not be transferred to Venezuela for pickup.

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