Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva announced that he had a conversation with Prime Minister Mark Carney, who accepted an invitation to visit Brazil in April. The leaders discussed the United States’ intervention in Venezuela and emphasized the need for global governance reform. They also spoke about supporting a ‘Venezuelan-led transition process’ respecting democracy. Both leaders stressed the importance of upholding international law and sovereignty, without directly mentioning the US’s involvement in Venezuela. The Prime Minister’s Office readout did not confirm Carney’s visit to Brazil. The Canadian Press has requested a statement from the PMO regarding the visit. This report was originally published on January 9, 2026.