Peru appoints new consul in Caracas after restoration of relations with Venezuela
In a significant step towards diplomatic normalization, the Government of Peru has formalized the appointment of diplomat Alicia María Espinoza Paredes as the new consul general in Caracas. This decision is part of the process of progressively restoring bilateral ties between both nations, which had suffered an interruption during the course of 2024.
The supreme resolution, which bears the signature of President Keiko Fujimori and Foreign Minister Carlos Espá, formalizes the appointment of the counselor in the diplomatic service. Although the appointment is already official, the exact date for the start of her duties will be established soon through a vice-ministerial resolution.
Priority in the attention to Peruvian citizens
The official document highlights that the protection and service to Peruvian communities residing abroad represent a fundamental priority of Peruvian foreign policy. This approach seeks to guarantee the well-being of fellow citizens who, until now, had been affected by the lack of direct consular services.
This firm will for cooperation and integration between our countries is based on the historic ties of friendship and Latin American solidarity that have united Peru and Venezuela since their origins as Republics.
Official statement from the Peruvian Executive
Background of the diplomatic conflict
The diplomatic relationship between Lima and Caracas went through a severe crisis starting on July 30, 2024, when the Venezuelan government ordered the closure of its consulates in Peruvian territory following the recognition of Edmundo González Urrutia as president-elect by Peruvian authorities. This rupture left nearly 1.6 million Venezuelans residing in Peru without the possibility of carrying out essential consular procedures, including passport management.
Following the announcement of the resumption of diplomatic ties on July 24th, the foreign ministries of both countries agreed to prioritize consular reactivation. This strategic move is considered the initial stage to achieve full normalization that benefits the citizens of both sister nations, reaffirming historical ties and the pursuit of common well-being in the region.
