Freeland Says Canada Has ‘Serious Concerns’ About Venezuela Election Results

Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said the Canadian government has “serious concerns” about Venezuela’s recent election that saw both the country’s incumbent president and opposition party claim victory. “Canada, like many of our other allies, like many of the world’s democracies, has serious concerns about the election in Venezuela, and we’re working closely with our partners,” Ms. Freeland said during a July 29 press conference. The finance minister also expressed support for Venezuelans fighting for democracy under an “increasingly severe authoritarian regime.” “I want the people of Venezuela, the democrats of Venezuela, to know that Canada stands with them and recognizes that they are fighting hard for democracy and freedom and they deserve it, just as all of us do,” she said....