US EditionLula Suggests Carney Visiting Brazil in April, Condemns U.S. Actions in Venezuela
Lula and Carney condemned U.S. force in Venezuela and called for a peaceful transition respecting Venezuelan democracy and global governance reform, officials said.
- On Thursday, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Prime Minister Mark Carney accepted an invitation to visit Brazil in April, and both condemned the U.S. use of force in Venezuela, with Lula calling Washington's actions crossing an "unacceptable line."
- After a weekend raid that seized Nicolas Maduro, ousted Venezuelan leader, the U.N. human rights office said the U.S. action violated international law, while Brazil and Canada supported a peaceful, negotiated, Venezuelan-led transition.
- The PMO readout omits any April-visit plans and did not directly mention the U.S. capture of Nicolas Maduro, while Canada called his removal "welcome news" without praising the raid.
- U.S. policy shifts were evident as Donald Trump backed Delcy Rodriguez, while Carney thanked Maria Corina Machado Sunday `for her resolute voice on behalf of the Venezuelan people.`
- This report was first published Jan. 9, 2026 and is credited to David Baxter, The Canadian Press; Mark Carney's recent profile includes speaking at the 47th ASEAN Summit on Oct. 27, 2025.
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