Allow me to read you one last point.
Most analysts agree in saying that this shift to the left that has been happening in Latin America over the past 10 years, and whose most flamboyant variant Hugo Chávez represents, has not overall had a demonstrably negative effect on the quality of democracy in the region.
There are two Venezuelas, two countries that are clashing over sensitive issues that should not be simplified to pro- or anti-Chávez caricatures. At the same time, one shouldn't ignore that this left-right polarization in Venezuela reflects to a certain extent the division between social classes.
Personally, I will not be silenced in my criticism of abusive power on the part of Latin American governments, including Venezuela's, but I would say respectfully to you that I would be very disappointed to see Canada focus on the issue of human rights on the basis of ideological affinities or economic interests, which would, in fact, end up hurting its reputation as a force for conciliation and mediation in the hemisphere.
Thank you.