Peru Appoints Consul General in Caracas as Bilateral Relations Resume

Peru has appointed diplomat Alicia María Espinoza Paredes as its new consul general in Caracas, marking a significant step in the gradual restoration of bilateral relations with Venezuela. The decision, formalized through a supreme decree, signals the reactivation of consular services crucial for the Peruvian community living in Venezuela.

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the protection and attention to Peruvian communities abroad constitute one of the priorities of Peru's Foreign Policy.

The resolution, signed by Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori and Foreign Minister Carlos Espá, indicates that the official start date for Espinoza Paredes's duties will be determined by a subsequent vice-ministerial resolution. The Foreign Ministry emphasized that "the protection and attention to Peruvian communities abroad constitute one of the priorities of Peru's Foreign Policy."

This initial phase focuses on resuming consular operations as a precursor to full diplomatic normalization. The Peruvian government highlighted the historical foundations for this decision, citing "the historical ties of friendship and Latin American solidarity that have united Peru and Venezuela since their origins as republics." The re-establishment of consular relations is seen as the initial step toward fully resuming bilateral ties, with the immediate goal of ensuring protection and consular services for citizens residing in both nations.

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The reactivation of consular relations represents the initial step toward the full resumption of bilateral ties, with the immediate purpose of ensuring the protection and consular services for our compatriots residing in both brotherly countries.

The announcement of the diplomatic dialogue's resumption occurred on July 24 during Peru's government transition. This decision aligns with the progressive reactivation of institutional channels that were suspended on July 30, 2024, leading to the interruption of consular and diplomatic activities between the two countries. The reopening aims to address the paralysis of procedures and document issuance that affected residents in both nations during the service suspension period.

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This firm will for cooperation and integration between our countries is based on the historical ties of friendship and Latin American solidarity that have united Peru and Venezuela since their origins as republics, and inspire their joint efforts for the development and well-being of our peoples and our region.