DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

The governments of the Dominican Republic and Venezuela announced a significant breakthrough in bilateral relations on Sunday, 1 February 2026, confirming the imminent reopening of consular services and the restoration of direct commercial flights between the two nations.

The move marks a turning point in a diplomatic freeze that began in 2024, when relations were severed following the disputed Venezuelan presidential elections. According to a joint statement issued from Caracas, the decision was reached through coordinated efforts to assist citizens residing in both countries and to restore regional connectivity.

Under the new agreement, the Dominican consulate in Caracas and the Venezuelan consulate in Santo Domingo will resume operations in the coming days. This reactivation is expected to clear a massive backlog of visa applications, legalizations, and other...