Aligned with the US, Brazil advocates for new elections in Venezuela.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, headed by Ernesto Araújo, reiterated its defense of the "restoration of democracy" in Venezuela and its non-recognition of the legitimacy of Nicolás Maduro's second presidential term; during his inauguration speech, Nicolás Maduro stated that there is an international attempt to "initiate a process of destabilization," and said that Jair Bolsonaro is "a fascist."
247 with Agência Brasil - The Brazilian government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reiterated today (10) its defense of the "restoration of democracy" in Venezuela and its non-recognition of the legitimacy of Nicolás Maduro's second presidential term. In a statement, Itamaraty informed that it maintains its confidence in the National Constituent Assembly and its call for new elections in the country.
"Brazil reaffirms its commitment to continue working towards the restoration of democracy and the rule of law in Venezuela and will continue coordinating with all actors committed to the freedom of the Venezuelan people," says the Itamaraty document.
The same position was ratified by Brazil during a meeting of the Lima Group on the 4th of this month in the Peruvian capital, which advocated for the transfer of power to the Venezuelan parliament and the calling of new elections to choose a president. The Itamaraty (Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs) statement is released on the day Maduro takes office for another six-year term.
During his inauguration speech, Nicolás Maduro stated that there is an international attempt to "begin a process of destabilization," and said that Jair Bolsonaro is "a fascist," contaminated by the Venezuelan right wing, which has been fueling the "right wing throughout the region."read more).