Brazil's stance on the Venezuela crisis - official recognition of Rodríguez

On Monday, January 3rd, the power in Brazil was affected by the situation in neighboring Venezuela. President Lula convened an urgent meeting with key ministers to discuss the diplomatic response to the ongoing events there. The defense and justice ministers, as well as high-ranking diplomat Maria da Rosa, who represented the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, participated in the work on the stance.

Official recognition of the new leader

During a press briefing held after the meeting, Brazil confirmed its position on the international stage. Spokeswoman da Rosa clearly stated that Brazil recognizes Venezuelan Vice President Rodríguez as a leader acknowledged by the Brazilian government. Thus, the country has taken a stance regarding the ongoing political conflict in Venezuela, expressing support for a specific direction of the situation’s development.

Citizens’ safety

The Brazilian government representative confirmed that during the armed actions carried out on January 3rd, no Brazilian citizens were harmed. She also knows that there have been no reports so far of Brazilians imprisoned in Venezuela or unable to leave its territory, which indicates stability in the security situation for fellow citizens residing in the region.

Monitoring the development of the situation

In response to the former US president’s comments about possible intervention in Venezuela’s affairs, Brazil declares that it will continue to monitor the unfolding events. The government committed to tracking changes on the political and diplomatic fronts, remaining vigilant to any foreign initiatives that could impact the region.