Overview
- Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said the U.S. action violates international law and risks pushing the region toward instability.
- He noted Spain did not recognize Nicolás Maduro after alleged 2024 electoral fraud yet will not back external military force.
- Madrid urged de-escalation and responsibility and called for a just, negotiated transition in Venezuela.
- The government said its embassy and consulates in Venezuela remain operational as it closely monitors the situation.
- The Foreign Ministry reported coordination with EU partners and regional countries, and Sánchez’s remarks followed a public appearance by Donald Trump, according to the report.