Brazil President-elect Lula to restart diplomatic relations with Venezuela


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  • Thursday, 15 Dec 2022

FILE PHOTO: Brazilian President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva attends a ceremony to receive the confirmation of his victory in the recent presidential election, in Brasilia, Brazil, December 12, 2022. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino

BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil's future foreign relations minister on Wednesday said President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has asked him to restore relations with Venezuela once he is inaugurated on Jan. 1.

Mauro Vieira said a diplomatic mission will be sent to Caracas at the beginning of January to organize the official Brazilian residence before an ambassador is appointed and approved by Congress.

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