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Lula Condemns U.S. Intervention in Venezuela's Leadership Crisis

1/6/2026

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On January 5, 2025, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, President of Brazil, spoke with Delcy Rodriguez, acting President of Venezuela, about U.S. actions that removed President Nicolas Maduro.
Lula condemned the U.S. intervention as crossing an "unacceptable line."
Rodriguez, previously Maduro's vice president, was sworn in as interim president on January 5, 2025.
Brazil's government did not disclose further details about the call, signaling a cautious approach amid Venezuela's crisis.

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On January 5, 2025, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, President of Brazil, spoke with Delcy Rodriguez, acting President of Venezuela, about U.S. actions that removed President Nicolas Maduro.
Lula condemned the U.S. intervention as crossing an "unacceptable line."
Rodriguez, previously Maduro's vice president, was sworn in as interim president on January 5, 2025.
Brazil's government did not disclose further details about the call, signaling a cautious approach amid Venezuela's crisis.