Mexico Rejects U.S. Interventionism as President Sheinbaum Pushes Back against Washington’s Stance on Venezuela
Mexico City: Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday firmly reiterated her government’s opposition to what she described as U.S. intervention in Venezuela, underscoring Mexico’s long-standing foreign policy principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of other nations.
“We categorically reject intervention in the internal matters of other countries,” Sheinbaum said, repeating an earlier position taken by her administration in response to actions and rhetoric coming from Washington. Her remarks were framed as a defense of national sovereignty and regional diplomacy, particularly in relation to Latin America.
Sheinbaum emphasized that Mexico remains a sovereign nation with an independent foreign policy, even as it continues to cooperate with the United States on shared challenges such as drug trafficking, organized crime, and border security. According to the Mexican president, cooperation with Washington does not imply acceptance of unilateral actions or policies that Mexico believes undermine international law or regional stability.
The president’s comments come amid heightened tensions following recent statements by U.S. President Donald Trump. Over the weekend, Trump hinted at the possibility of military action in Mexico as part of efforts to combat powerful drug cartels operating across the region. Those remarks sparked concern in Mexico, where officials and analysts warned that such rhetoric risks damaging bilateral relations.
Sheinbaum sought to draw a clear distinction between collaboration and intervention. While acknowledging the importance of joint efforts to address transnational crime, she stressed that any cooperation must respect Mexico’s sovereignty and legal framework.
Mexico has historically adhered to the principle of non-intervention, known as the Estrada Doctrine, which has guided its diplomatic stance for decades. Observers note that Sheinbaum’s statements are consistent with this tradition, particularly at a time when geopolitical tensions in the Americas appear to be rising.
As diplomatic exchanges continue, both governments face the challenge of balancing security cooperation with mutual respect for sovereignty-an issue that remains central to Mexico-U.S. relations.