Summary
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva stated that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro should be tried in Venezuela, not the United States. Maduro was taken by the US military and brought to New York, facing charges related to drug trafficking. Lula emphasized the importance of Venezuelan people addressing their own political issues without foreign interference.
Key Facts
- Brazilian President Lula da Silva believes Nicolas Maduro should face trial in Venezuela.
- Maduro was taken by US military forces to New York, where he faces drug trafficking charges.
- Lula stressed that the situation in Venezuela should be resolved by its own citizens.
- Lula criticized foreign intervention and referenced historical US-backed dictatorships in Latin America.
- Venezuelan acting president, Delcy Rodriguez, is working to release individuals jailed during Maduro's presidency.
- US charges Maduro with drug-related crimes despite data suggesting Venezuela is not a major drug producer.
- The Trump administration has focused on Venezuelan oil reserves, inviting US oil companies to operate there.
