January 3, 2026
Canada Calls on ‘All Parties to Respect International Law’ After Maduro’s Capture by US
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada welcomes the “opportunity for freedom” in Venezuela after the United States captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, but said all parties need to “respect international law.” Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured by U.S. military forces in Caracas, Venezuela, on Jan. 3, following U.S. strikes in that country. […]
TL;DR
- Canada welcomes the "opportunity for freedom" in Venezuela following the U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro.
- Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured by U.S. military forces in Caracas, Venezuela.
- The couple were flown to New York to face indictment for drug trafficking charges.
- Canada has not recognized Maduro's regime since it "stole the 2018 election."
- The Canadian government hopes for freedom, democracy, peace, and prosperity for the Venezuelan people.
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