Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced that he had a conversation with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday, during which Carney accepted an invitation to visit Brazil in April. Lula shared on social media that they both criticized the United States’ use of force in Venezuela and advocated for reforms in global governance bodies.
Lula emphasized their disapproval of the use of force in Venezuela without the backing of the United Nations Charter and international law. A statement from the Prime Minister’s Office revealed that the leaders discussed the situation in Venezuela and pledged to support a transition process led by Venezuelans that upholds democratic principles.
Although the readout from the PMO highlighted the importance of all parties adhering to international law and sovereignty, it did not explicitly mention the U.S. apprehension of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. The statement did not confirm any plans for Carney’s visit to Brazil in April.
The Canadian Press has contacted the PMO for further details but has not yet received a response. In a recent development, U.S. forces seized Maduro and his wife in a military operation in Caracas last Saturday. The couple was taken to New York, where they denied drug-related charges.
In an interview with The New York Times, President Donald Trump hinted at a prolonged American presence in overseeing Venezuela.