Mexico Condemns U.S. Action in Venezuela as Breach of International Law
In the aftermath of the dramatic U.S. military operation in Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum issued one of the strongest rebukes of U.S. foreign policy from a Latin American leader in decades.
A Legal, Not Political, Rejection
Sheinbaum’s response was rooted firmly in international law. Mexico’s government released an official statement citing Article 2(4) of the United Nations Charter, which prohibits the use of force against another nation’s sovereignty. The language was deliberate, elevating the issue beyond bilateral disagreement to a question of global norms.
“This is not about ideology,” Sheinbaum emphasized, “but about respect for sovereignty and the rule of law.”
Latin America as a “Zone of Peace”
The president reminded the international community that Latin America and the Caribbean are recognized as a zone of peace, a principle designed to prevent foreign military intervention. She warned that unilateral actions erode self-determination and set dangerous precedents.
Call for Multilateral Action
Sheinbaum urged the U.N. and the Organization of American States to intervene diplomatically, stressing that democracy cannot be imposed by force. Her message was clear: “Power must be governed by law, not weapons.”
