Archive · 6 Jan 2026
Mexico Rejects U.S. Intervention in Venezuela
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum said that Mexico does not want the U.S. to interfere in Venezuela's affairs.
She also said that Mexico is a free and independent country and will cooperate with the U.S. on issues like drug trafficking, but it will not allow the U.S. to control or interfere in its internal matters.
This comes after U.S. President Donald Trump hinted at using the military to fight drug cartels in Mexico.
Mexico's government has always followed the principle of not interfering in other countries' internal affairs, and Sheinbaum's statement is in line with this principle.
The U.S. has previously labeled some Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations, which Mexico does not agree with.
Analysts believe that Mexico will continue to cooperate with the U.S. to avoid any unilateral military action.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum rejected U.S. intervention in Venezuela's internal matters.
Sheinbaum emphasized Mexico's sovereignty and cooperation with the U.S. on drug trafficking and security.
U.S. President Donald Trump hinted at military action in Mexico to combat drug cartels.
Mexico's government has a long-standing principle of non-intervention in other countries' internal affairs.
The U.S. has designated Mexico's Sinaloa Cartel and other drug gangs as terrorist organizations.
- Who
- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and U.S. President Donald Trump
- What
- Mexico's rejection of U.S. intervention in Venezuela and potential military action in Mexico
- When
- January 5-6, 2024
- Where
- Mexico
- Why
- To assert Mexico's sovereignty and opposition to foreign intervention, while seeking to avoid similar actions against drug cartels in Mexico
Mexico's Stance
U.S. Actions
Intervention in Internal Affairs
Mexico's Stance
Mexico categorically rejects intervention in the internal affairs of other countries, emphasizing that intervention has never brought democracy, well-being, or lasting stability in Latin America.
U.S. Actions
The U.S. has taken military action in Venezuela, capturing President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, and has hinted at similar actions in Mexico to combat drug cartels.
Security Cooperation
Mexico's Stance
Mexico seeks to strengthen its own fight against cartels and increase joint security cooperation with the U.S. to avoid unilateral military intervention.
U.S. Actions
The U.S. has praised Mexico's recent actions against cartels and is likely to push for increased cooperation, possibly including joint military operations.
- Country
- Mexico
- Leader
- Claudia Sheinbaum
- Issue
- U.S. intervention in Venezuela
- U.S. President
- Donald Trump
- Mexican Principle
- Non-intervention in internal matters
- U.S. Designation
- Sinaloa Cartel as terrorist organization
- U.S. Secretary of State
- Marco Rubio
- Venezuelan President
- Nicolas Maduro
