Mexico Condemns U.S. Operation in Venezuela as a Violation of International Law

Overview

• The Mexican government rejected the U.S. military action in Venezuela, citing Article 2 of the U.N. Charter and Mexico’s non-intervention principles.
• Official statements report that U.S. forces detained Nicolás Maduro and transferred him to New York to face narcoterrorism charges, with Mexico warning against regional escalation.
• The Senate called the operation a breach of international law and pressed the United Nations to act to preserve peace.
• Morena-aligned governors, Mexico City’s leader Clara Brugada, and SCJN minister Lenia Batres echoed the condemnation and backed Sheinbaum’s position.
• Sheinbaum said Mexico maintains security cooperation with the U.S.—“collaboration, coordination, not subordination”—and will review ties with Venezuela, as PAN and PRI applauded the U.S. action.