Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
The two leaders discussed the situation in Venezuela following last month’s election. The Prime Minister emphasized the need for an impartial process to credibly verify the results and ensure their legitimacy. He thanked President Lula for his leadership in the region in support of democracy. The two leaders underscored their concerns over post-election violence, and they underlined the importance of transparency and an outcome that reflects the will of the Venezuelan people.
The Prime Minister and the President underscored their commitment to advancing shared priorities between Canada and Brazil, such as standing up for democracy and defending human rights around the world.
Prime Minister Trudeau and President Lula agreed to stay in close contact and looked forward to continuing their collaboration.