Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada stands by the Venezuelan people's "right to decide and build their own future in a peaceful and democratic society" after U.S. President Donald Trump announced American forces captured Venezuela's president early Saturday morning. "Canada has not recognised the illegitimate regime of [ Nicolás] Maduro since it stole the 2018 election," Carney said on social media Saturday evening. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro speaks during a government-organized civic-military rally in Caracas, Venezuela, Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. Congratulations to President Trump on successfully arresting narco-terrorist and socialist dictator Nicolas Maduro, who should live out his days in prison. Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet said in French on social media that his party understands Maduro's regime "defies fundamental freedoms" and faces drug-trafficking allegations.

Source: CBC News January 03, 2026 17:14 UTC