US and Venezuela take initial steps toward restoring relations after Maduro's ouster

The United States and Venezuela are exploring the possibility of restoring diplomatic relations. On Friday, a delegation from the Trump administration arrived in Venezuela. The U.S. diplomats and their security detail are making a preliminary assessment about reopening the U.S. Embassy in Caracas. Venezuela's government announced plans to send its own delegation to the U.S., though no date has been set. Venezuela stated it is initiating an exploratory diplomatic process with the U.S. aimed at reestablishing diplomatic missions in both countries.