Canada rejects Nicolás Maduro's threats against Juan Guaidó

The Canadian Embassy in Venezuela on Sunday rejected Nicolás Maduro's threats against the Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó.

Maduro’s verbal attacks against the opposition have multiplied in recent weeks amid an attempted recall process that was thwarted by the rules established by the National Electoral Council (CNE).

"Recent threats by Maduro and his regime towards Juan Guaidó demonstrate the fear of democratic processes in Venezuela," the embassy stated on Twitter.

The government of Canada continues to press for the Venezuelan regime to resume negotiations with the opposition, with the objective of "resolving the crisis peacefully."

Les récentes menaces de Maduro et son regime envers @jguaido démontrent une peur des processus démocratiques au Venezuela. Le Canada continue de pousser pour un retour aux négociations afin de résoudre paisiblement la crise.

— Canada au Venezuela (@AmbCanVenezuela) January 30, 2022

Amid the threats, Guaidó last Thursday accused the regime of being "afraid of the will of the people" because of the rules established by the CNE to carry out the Recall Referendum.

"Fearing the will of the people today, once again, the dictatorship committed fraud," the opposition leader said in a statement published on his social networks.

“They are the minority, and they snatched the plebiscite event without keeping any form. We will insist on conditions for free and fair elections, where the will of Venezuelans is respected," he added.

Guaidó called for protests on Feb. 12 to demand free and fair elections in the country.