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Lula Finally Speaks Out Against Maduro, Suggests the Country Hold New Elections

Lula says he wants to maintain a good relationship with Venezuela.

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The president of Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, during a press conference at his official residence at Brasilia, Brazil, July 22, 2024. AP/Eraldo Peres
RAFAEL OLIVEIRA
RAFAEL OLIVEIRA

Following a meeting with Colombia’s Gustavo Petro, President Lula claims he no longer recognizes the results of Venezuela’s elections, and is suggesting that the country hold new elections.

The Colombian and Brazilian heads of state met over the phone on Wednesday, and insisted that the publication of the election minutes by President Maduro is the way forward for Venezuela. 

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RAFAEL OLIVEIRA
RAFAEL OLIVEIRA

Mr. Oliveira is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in Religion Unplugged, America’s Future, and the College Fix.

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