“The Secretary remarked on the importance of our strong bilateral relationship and expressed appreciation for Brazil’s support in advancing mutual priorities in the region and globally,” Nauert said in a statement. “During the meeting, they discussed how best to address the deteriorating situation in Venezuela, especially the lack of credibility and legitimacy of the elections on May 20.”
The meeting came as Vice President Mike Pence plans to travel to Brazil at the end of the month to strengthen trade and security ties with a country grappling with a high numbers of refugees fleeing Venezuela’s economic crisis.
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