Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced that he had a conversation with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday, during which the Canadian leader accepted an invitation to visit Brazil in April. Lula shared on social media that both he and Carney criticized the United States’ use of force in Venezuela and emphasized the need for reforms in global governance institutions.
Lula stated that they discussed the situation in Venezuela and expressed disapproval of the use of force that goes against the United Nations Charter and international law. A statement from the Prime Minister’s Office revealed that the two leaders focused on supporting a transition process in Venezuela led by its people and respecting their democratic choices.
While the leaders highlighted the importance of upholding international law and sovereignty, there was no direct mention in the statement about the United States’ involvement in the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. The PMO’s statement did not confirm any specific plans regarding Carney’s visit to Brazil in April.
Following the recent military operation in Caracas where Maduro and his wife were apprehended and taken to New York on drug-related charges, President Trump, in an interview with The New York Times, suggested that the U.S. oversight of Venezuela may extend for an extended period.