Canada Venezuela

• Freeland reappointment seen as critical to momentum on Canada’s priorities with China, Venezuela

  A Global News investigation has found that much of Chrystia Freeland's past year was dominated by efforts to free detained Canadians in China and push for democracy in Venezuela.

  Politics

  Nov 1, 2019
  
• Freeland will visit Cuba to talk Venezuela options

  Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland will head to Cuba next week for more talks with her counterpart there on the situation in Venezuela.

  Canada

  Aug 22, 2019
  
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• Canada eases rules for Venezuelan refugees, immigrants

  The federal Liberals are easing immigration and refugee rules for Venezuelans amid the deepening political and economic crisis in that country.

  Canada

  Aug 20, 2019
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• Canada issues ‘do not travel’ alert for Venezuela amid political strife

  The updated travel advisory comes in the wake of Canada issuing its backing to opposition leader Juan Guaido as interim president of Venezuela.

  Canada

  Feb 5, 2019
• Trudeau speaks with Venezuela’s Guaido ahead of Lima Group meeting

  Canada is hosting an urgent meeting of the Lima Group on Monday.

  Canada

  Feb 3, 2019
• U.S. issues ‘do not travel’ alert for Venezuela amid political turmoil

  The travel advisory, which is at the highest level, warns of the threat of kidnapping, robberies and mass demonstrations occurring with little notice.

  World

  Jan 29, 2019
• Canada’s recognition of Juan Guaido as true Venezuelan leader was months in the making

  Canadian diplomats worked behind the scenes for months, in anticipation for the moment the country would recognize Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido as president.

  Canada

  Jan 26, 2019
• Canada played key role in secret talks against Venezuela’s Maduro

  Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland spoke to Maduro's challenger, Juan Guaido, the night before Maduro’s swearing-in ceremony to offer Canada's support should he confront the socialist leader, Freeland said. 

  World

  Jan 25, 2019
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• Maduro vs Guaido: Venezuela is split between leaders and the world is taking sides

  As the power struggle in Venezuela persists, countries around the world are starting to take sides on who is leading the country.

  World

  Jan 24, 2019
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• Trudeau slams Venezuelan ‘dictator’ Maduro, sidesteps question on Brazil’s president

  Trudeau's remarks came in response to a question from an attendee at a Tuesday night town hall at Brock University in St. Catharines, Ont. 

  Canada

  Jan 16, 2019