Venezuelan Election Crisis: Maduro Seeks Dialogue with Lula

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has reached out to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva for a phone call amid the contentious Venezuelan elections. The Brazilian source disclosed that Lula will discuss the situation in Venezuela with Mexican President Lopez Obrador and Colombian leader Gustavo Petro on Thursday.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has requested a phone call with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva amid heightened tensions following a disputed election, according to a Brazilian source.

The news, initially reported by GloboNews, reveals that no date has been set for the call. However, Lula will talk on Thursday with Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador and Colombian President Gustavo Petro to address the Venezuelan situation post-election.

During his daily conference, Lopez Obrador announced he might confer with his Brazilian and Colombian counterparts about Venezuela, planning the call for early afternoon. Adding weight to his statement, Lopez Obrador mentioned there was no fraud evidence but called for all voting tallies to be publicized.

(With inputs from agencies.)