By Javier Tovar and Shaun Tandon, AFP
Photo: JIM WATSON / AFP
Venezuela said Friday it launched talks with the United States on restoring diplomatic ties, days after US forces deposed Nicolas Maduro as its president.
It was the latest sign of cooperation following the leftist leader's capture and US President Donald Trump's claim to be "in charge" of the South American country.
Officials said US diplomats were in Caracas to discuss reopening the US embassy, while in Washington Trump prepared to meet with oil companies over his plans to access Venezuela's huge crude reserves.
Anxious relatives waited outside Venezuelan jails on Friday for a glimpse of their loved ones as the authorities began releasin
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