Brazil and Colombia Discuss Venezuelan Crisis

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Colombian President Gustavo Petro plan to discuss the post-election situation in Venezuela. Both nations call for transparency from Venezuelan authorities by releasing detailed voting tallies, following the disputed election on July 28.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his Colombian counterpart Gustavo Petro are set to hold a phone call on Wednesday to discuss the situation in Venezuela after a disputed election, two sources familiar with the matter said.

Brazil and Colombia have coordinated their diplomatic efforts to negotiate an end to the Venezuelan crisis since the July 28 election in the country. They have called for the release of detailed voting tallies by Venezuelan authorities.

(With inputs from agencies.)