MEXICO CITY — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum issued a sharp rebuke of United States foreign policy on Monday, following the military capture of Nicolás Maduro. Speaking from the National Palace, Sheinbaum warned that the recent escalation of American interventionism, which some are labeling the “Donroe Doctrine,” poses a direct threat to the stability of the Western Hemisphere.
Categoric Rejection of Intervention
During her daily press conference, Sheinbaum formally declared that Sheinbaum condemns US Venezuela attack as a violation of the United Nations Charter. She emphasized that “unilateral action and invasion” cannot serve as the framework for 21st-century diplomacy.
“The history of Latin America is clear,” Sheinbaum stated. “Intervention has never generated lasting stability or well-being.” Her administration has invoked Article 2 of the UN Charter, which mandates that all members refrain from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity of any state.
Threats of Direct Action in Mexico
The diplomatic rift follows comments made by U.S. President Donald Trump aboard Air Force One, where he suggested that Trump Mexico cartel drone strikes may be necessary to stem the flow of narcotics. Trump asserted that “something’s going to have to be done with Mexico,” claiming that the federal government has lost control to organized crime.
In response, Sheinbaum reiterated that Mexican sovereignty vs US intervention is a non-negotiable boundary. While acknowledging a “cordial” personal relationship with the U.S. President, she firmly rejected any proposals for American military personnel or drones to operate within Mexican borders. She countered Trump’s narrative by noting that the violence in Mexico is fueled by the “illegal flow of high-powered weapons” from the United States and the high demand for drugs in the American market.
A Growing Regional Divide
The U.S. operation, known as Operation Absolute Resolve, has split Latin America into distinct ideological blocs. While right-wing leaders have cheered the removal of Maduro, Sheinbaum has aligned with a coalition of leftist leaders in Colombia and Cuba to demand respect for international law.
The Mexican leader concluded her address by calling for economic cooperation rather than force to compete with rising global markets in Asia. “Sovereignty and the self-determination of peoples are the fundamental principles of international law,” she said, quoting George Washington to emphasize the need for peace and harmony among all nations.
