Venezuela reached an agreement with Brazil regarding the Argentine and Peruvian embassies in Caracas.
The government of Nicolás Maduro has expelled diplomatic staff from at least seven countries – including Argentina and Peru – following allegations of fraud in the presidential elections.
Therefore, the Peruvian and Argentine governments formally requested Itamaraty for Brazil to assume control of their respective embassies in the Venezuelan capital.
On Tuesday (5), Maduro’s chancellor, Yvan Gil, published a statement on social media announcing the agreement signed with the Brazilian government.
“The government of Venezuela and the government of Brazil inform that they have reached this agreement so that the custody of the facilities of the Argentine and Peruvian Diplomatic Missions, including their assets and archives, as well as the representation of their interests and their nationals in Venezuelan territory, will be represented from August 5, 2024 by the Embassy of the Federative Republic of Brazil in Caracas,” wrote Gil.
#Announcement 📢 The Government of Venezuela and the Government of Brazil, it is important to inform that this agreement has been reached so that the custody of the locations of the Diplomatic Missions of Argentina and Peru, including their bienes and archives, as well as the representation of their … pic.twitter.com/kN752Ai9tq
— Yvan Gil (@yvangil) August 5, 2024
Brazil wants commission of foreign ministers to deal with Venezuela
According to the anchor’s findings, CNN Tainá Falcão, Brazilian diplomacy is negotiating with the government of Nicolás Maduro and with representatives of the Venezuelan opposition the possibility of creating a commission formed by the foreign ministers of Brazil, Mexico and Colombia.
The idea is that the group – formed by Brazilian Mauro Vieira, Mexican Alicia Bárcena and Colombian Luis Gilberto Murillo – can mediate discussions about the electoral result in the country.
A CNN Brazilian diplomats recognize that the opposition, at this moment, signals openness to a negotiated exit.
In the opinion of these diplomats, when thanking Brazil for its efforts to find a solution to the impasse, Maria Corina Machado indicates that there is room for negotiation.
On the other hand, the Brazilian government still needs to negotiate with Maduro, who says he won the elections, even without presenting the electoral records, a week after the contest ended.
The talks with the Venezuelan government also include military personnel who are highly aligned with Maduro. The top brass of the country’s armed forces have stated their “absolute loyalty” and “unconditional support” for Maduro.
The National Guard, responsible for public order in Venezuela, is acting against opposition demonstrations. Eleven people have been killed and more than a thousand are in prison.
A CNN had already reported that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is evaluating the possibility of Mauro Vieira visiting Venezuela. Sources at Itamaraty consider it difficult for Brazil to recognize Maduro as the winner given a check only by the Supreme Court – Maduro’s strategy to obtain recognition.
According to sources at Itamaraty, Brazil should insist on negotiating with Venezuela and avoid giving any kind of “ultimatum” to Maduro, which diplomacy understands to be a kind of violation of a peaceful solution to the political crisis.
When asked about the subject, in an interview with Behind the Scenes CNN former chancellor and international advisor Celso Amorim changed the subject and defended that Brazil maintain dialogue with Venezuela.
Source: CNN Brasil
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