Trudeau and Lula Discuss Venezuela Election, Pledge Support for Democracy

Ottawa, Ontario – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau engaged in a call today with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to discuss the recent Venezuela election. Amid growing concerns over the election’s integrity and subsequent unrest, Trudeau underscored the necessity for an impartial verification process to establish the credibility and legitimacy of the election results.

During the conversation, Prime Minister Trudeau lauded President Lula for his proactive leadership in fostering democracy in the region. Both leaders expressed their deep concerns over the incidents of violence that have plagued Venezuela in the wake of the election, emphasizing the need for transparency and a result that genuinely mirrors the will of the Venezuelan populace.

The dialogue between Trudeau and Lula also extended to broader commitments, focusing on the advancement of mutual priorities between Canada and Brazil, including the staunch defense of democracy and human rights globally.

The leaders agreed to maintain close communication and are eager to continue their collaboration on these critical issues.