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Chile and Venezuela formalize consular relations

Overview

In late July 2026, Chile and Venezuela began formalizing the restoration of consular relations, a process intended to address security, migration, and economic challenges. This move marks the first step toward normalizing bilateral ties that were severed in July 2024 following Chilean criticism of Venezuelan election transparency. The agreement, announced by President José Antonio Kast and signed by Foreign Minister Francisco Pérez Mackenna and Venezuelan interim president Delcy Rodríguez, aims to provide services for approximately 700,000 Venezuelans in Chile and 25,000 Chileans in Venezuela. By early August, the restoration was formalized through the exchange of diplomatic notes between Chilean Director General of Consular Affairs Hernán Núñez and Venezuelan Vice-Minister Mauricio Rodríguez. Foreign Minister Pérez Mackenna confirmed that a Chilean team has been deployed to Caracas, with the consulate expected to be fully operational in Caracas and Puerto Ordaz within August. This diplomatic reopening coincides with intensified migration enforcement in Chile under the “Plan Escudo Fronterizo.” The National Migration Service reported 1,330 expulsions—a 176% increase over the same period in 2025—while irregular border entries fell 33% and charter deportation flights rose from four to nine. The restored consular channel is expected to facilitate the coordination of pending deportation orders. Following the resumption of ties, Chile’s National Migration Service revoked Circular No. 10 of 2024 on August 19 via Exempt Resolution No. 15.106, signed by director Frank Sauerbaum. This measure ended administrative flexibilities that previously allowed Venezuelan citizens to use expired passports or identity cards for various processes. While the repeal is immediate, it does not include transitional provisions for applications currently in process. As part of the ongoing reactivation, Chile has appointed career diplomat Felipe Orellana as the new Consul General in Caracas.

Entities

Venezuela · Chile · Francisco Pérez Mackenna · José Antonio Kast · Mauricio Rodríguez

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  • "Bilateral relations were broken in July 2024 after Chile questioned the transparency of Venezuelan elections."

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    "Relations were broken after Chile questioned the transparency of Venezuela’s 2024 elections, leading to suspension of consulates in January 2025."

    The first claim states consular services were suspended in January 2025, while the second states relations were broken in July 2024.

Timeline

  1. 25 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 8 sources
    Chile appoints Felipe Orellana as new Consul General in Caracas

    Chile has appointed diplomat Felipe Orellana as Consul General in Caracas, marking a significant step in the normalization of bilateral and consular relations between Chile and Venezuela.

  2. 27 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Chile ends migration flexibilities for Venezuelan citizens

    Chile has ended administrative migration flexibilities for Venezuelan citizens following the restoration of consular relations between the two nations.

  3. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    Chile and Peru move to restore consular services in Venezuela

    Chile and Peru are working to restore consular services and diplomatic relations with Venezuela, following a breakdown in ties triggered by disputes over the 2024 Venezuelan elections.

  4. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Chile intensifies migrant expulsions and restores consular ties with Venezuela

    Chile’s migrant expulsions jumped 176% in early 2026 under President Kast, while the country restored consular ties with Venezuela to aid deportations and services for thousands of citizens.

  5. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 9 sources
    Chile and Venezuela Formalize Consular Relations

    Chile and Venezuela restored consular ties after diplomatic notes were exchanged, marking a first step toward full diplomatic renewal and improved services for their citizens.

  6. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Chile and Venezuela resume diplomatic ties under President Kast

    Chile’s President José Antonio Kast and Venezuela’s Delcy Rodríguez reactivated consular ties, aiming cooperation on security, migration and development after a two‑year break, affecting over 700,000 Venezuelan

  7. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 66 sources
    Chile and Venezuela restore consular relations

    Chile’s President Kast announced on 30 July 2026 the reactivation of consular ties with Venezuela, a first step toward normalising relations broken in 2024, providing services to 700 000 Venezuelans in Chile &

  8. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 15 sources
    Peru and Venezuela Agree to Gradual Restoration of Diplomatic Ties

    Peru and Venezuela have launched a phased plan to restore diplomatic ties, beginning with the reopening of consular services for the 1.6 million Venezuelans living in Peru.

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