Foreign Secretary Luis Videgaray attended a meeting in Lima today with the Foreign Ministers and representatives of 16 countries to discuss the serious situation in Venezuela and explore ways of helping to restore democratic order there through peaceful negotiations.
Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay and Peru issued a joint statement committing to follow the situation in Venezuela at the ministerial level until democracy is fully restored there, and to meet no later than at the next session of the United Nations General Assembly, when other countries will have the opportunity to join them.
They also stated their decision not to recognize the National Constituent Assembly or the laws it adopts because of its illegitimacy, while expressing their full support and solidarity for the democratically-elected National Assembly.
The statement further says that any legal acts that, under the Constitution, must be authorized by the National Assembly, will only be recognized when passed by that body.
The Foreign Ministers and representatives express their strong rejection of violence and any alternative involving the use of force. Lastly, they state their serious concern about the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela.
The Mexican government repeats its determination to support a peaceful and negotiated resolution while fully respecting the sovereignty of the Venezuelan people.