Mexico Rejects US Intervention in Venezuela, Defends Sovereignty

Venezuela and Non-Intervention Principles. Cluadia Sheinbaum reaffirmed Mexico’s opposition to the detention of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and reiterated that foreign interventions never bring lasting democracy, prosperity, or stability. “Only the people of each nation can build their future, exercise sovereignty over their resources, and freely determine their form of government,” she said.

Sheinbaum added she spoke by phone with her counterparts in Colombia, Gustavo Petro, and Spain, Pedro Sánchez, following the US military operation in Venezuela that captured Nicolás Maduro. She noted that her conversation with Sánchez did not touch on diplomatic relations between Mexico and Spain.

Mexico Dismisses Threats of US Intervention. Sheinbaum expressed skepticism that the United States is seriously considering a military intervention in Mexico to combat drug cartels. She recalled that she has repeatedly rejected offers from President Donald Trump to deploy US forces on Mexican soil.

“These are just statements from President Trump. I do not believe an invasion will happen, nor do I think they are seriously considering it. We have made our position clear over nearly 14 calls with him, firmly rejecting any entry of US forces. We defend our sovereignty, and it is simply unnecessary,” Sheinbaum said.

Coordination With the United States Continues. Despite differences with Washington, Sheinbaum affirmed ongoing collaboration with the United States, particularly on humanitarian and security matters such as preventing fentanyl trafficking. She stressed that cooperation must respect Mexico’s sovereignty.

“Coordination exists, but our position must always be firm and clear, respecting our sovereignty and the sovereignty of all nations, while cooperating based on our principles,” she added.