Lula da Silva

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday held talks with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on the unfolding situation in Venezuela, with both leaders expressing support for a peaceful, negotiated and Venezuelan-led transition that respects the country’s democratic will. According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, Carney and Lula agreed that any resolution to the crisis must be driven by Venezuelans themselves and must adhere strictly to international law and the principle of national sovereignty. Their discussion came days after the US military conducted a raid in Venezuela, seizing ousted leader Nicolás Maduro…