Canada delivers credentials to ambassador sent by government in charge of Venezuela

Through a statement, the diplomat expressed his gratitude to Canada and Guaidó, for the trust and honor of representing his country.

"We have worked with great effort and discipline in the hands of the Government of Canada and the body of accredited Ambassadors in this country, tackling, collaborating and proactively providing solutions to the serious humanitarian crisis in Venezuela and our compatriots in Canada."

Viera-Blanco said that since his recognition in February as a diplomatic representative by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, “we have turned to give impetus to the democratic restoration of our country and to sensitive problems of refuge, identity and support for Venezuelans and migrants in Canada "

Canada was one of the first of more than 50 countries to recognize Juan Guaidó as the legitimate leader of the country. Recently decided recognize the expired passports of Venezuelans for five years and is an active member of the Lima Group, which seeks a peaceful solution to the crisis of the South American nation.

This Wednesday, Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland was in Cuba talking with her counterpart Bruno Rodríguez about, among other things, the crisis in Venezuela. Specifically, the negotiations facilitated by Norway, its different perspectives on the crisis in Venezuela, the hope that a way forward can be found, according to the Canadian Foreign Ministry.

Also this week, Guaidó made new appointments and among them was the designation of Julio Borges, deputy in exile, as the post of presidential commissioner for Foreign Affairs.

Canada is not the only one to recognize the envoy of Guaidó as the designated diplomat of the South American nation. Other countries such as the US, Colombia, Brazil, Panama and Argentina have done the same.