Canada updates its travel advisory for Venezuela due to the spontaneous demonstrations in the country after the presidential election results. According to the travel advisory: Canadians must avoid all travel to Venezuela due to the significant level of violent crime, the unstable political and economic situations and the decline in basic living conditions, including shortages of medication, gasoline and water.

The Embassy of Canada to Venezuela in Caracas has temporarily suspended its operations. Further response include sanctions and humanitarian efforts. Ongoing demonstrations and protests wracked the South American country after both candidates have been declared victorious post Presidential election. Flights involving Venezuela, Panama and the Dominican Republic have also been affected. Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia claims that he beat Nicolas Maduro. Nicolas Maduro would be sitting on his third term as President if elected.