Canada has urged all parties to uphold international law following the announcement by the United States that it arrested Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and transferred him from Caracas to New York.
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand said in a post on X that Ottawa does not recognize the legitimacy of Maduro’s government and stands with the Venezuelan people and their right to live under a democratic system grounded in the rule of law.
She added that Canada is prepared to provide consular services through the Canadian embassy in Bogotá, noting Ottawa’s readiness to support Canadians affected by the unfolding situation.
Political Reactions in Canada
Reactions among Canadian political parties were divided. Pierre Poilievre, leader of the right-wing Conservative Party, congratulated Donald Trump, describing Maduro as a “narco-terrorist leader” and a “socialist dictator.”
In contrast, Don Davies, interim leader of the New Democratic Party, said the US action against Venezuela could not be justified as self-defence and lacked authorization from the United Nations Security Council. He argued that the move was therefore illegal and constituted a breach of the United Nations Charter, which the United States has committed to uphold as a member state.
Energy Stakes Add to Global Attention
The developments have drawn heightened international attention given Venezuela’s central role in global energy markets. The country holds the world’s largest proven oil reserves, accounting for roughly 17 percent of global supplies, according to international energy assessments.
Analysts say the combination of political escalation, legal controversy, and Venezuela’s strategic importance to energy security could have far-reaching implications, particularly if tensions persist or expand into broader diplomatic or economic measures.
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