NEWSMAX: Venezuela’s recent designation of an acting head of its diplomatic mission in the United States shows the OPEC nation’s desire to restore full diplomatic relations, the foreign minister said in an interview broadcast on Sunday…
Foreign Minister Elias Jaua suggested in a televised interview that the move to name government ally Calixto Ortega as charge d’affaires in Washington could be a prelude to restoring ambassadors.
“This is a message for U.S. politicians so they understand Venezuela’s desire to normalize relations . . . via the designation of the highest diplomatic authorities,” he said. “Why? Because the United States remains our top trade partner.” … (more)
