By Ibrahim Kegbegbe
Mexico City — The Mexican government has condemned the recent military action taken by the United States in Venezuela, describing it as a violation of international law and a threat to regional stability.
In an official statement issued on Monday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Mexico “strongly condemns and rejects” the unilateral use of force by the United States against Venezuelan territory, stressing that such actions go against the principles of the United Nations Charter.
“Mexico reiterates its firm commitment to the principles of non-intervention, peaceful resolution of disputes, and respect for the sovereignty of states,” Sheinbaum said, citing Article 2 of the UN Charter, which prohibits the use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any country.
The Merit Newspaper reports that the condemnation followed reports of a U.S. military operation in Venezuela that reportedly led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and renewed tensions across Latin America.
President Sheinbaum warned that military intervention in Venezuela could further destabilize the region, noting that Latin America and the Caribbean have long been recognised as a “zone of peace.”
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She also called on the United Nations and the international community to promote dialogue and de-escalation, urging all parties involved to seek diplomatic solutions to the crisis.
While criticizing the U.S. action, Mexican authorities said the country remains committed to maintaining diplomatic relations and cooperation with Washington, particularly on regional security and economic matters.
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Mexico’s position aligns with its longstanding foreign policy doctrine, which opposes external interference in the internal affairs of other nations. The development has sparked renewed debate among regional governments over the legality and consequences of foreign military interventions in Latin America.
