The Mexican President emphasized the importance of Latin America and the Caribbean acting together in defense of sovereignty and international law.

This article originally appeared in the January 3, 2025 edition of La Jornada, Mexico’s premier left wing daily newspaper.

Mexico City. President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo reiterated on Saturday the Mexican government’s condemnation of the United States’ military intervention in Venezuela and defended the principles of Mexican foreign policy, while also responding to recent statements by President Donald Trump regarding the bilateral relationship and the fight against drug trafficking. She stated that Mexico maintains a relationship of cooperation with the United States, not one of subordination.

When questioned about the US bombing of Venezuelan territory, the President stated that the Mexican government had already established an official position through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. “We defend the Estrada Doctrine and what our country’s foreign policy represents, which is established in the Constitution, and which opposes interventions and favors the peaceful resolution of any conflict,” she affirmed.

She also recalled that the Charter of the United Nations establishes that there should be no military intervention and that disputes should be resolved multilaterally. “That is why we condemn this intervention in Venezuela and we will be closely monitoring developments,” she emphasized.

Sheinbaum insisted that Mexico’s position goes beyond any particular government and has to do with respect for international law.

Following Trump’s remarks that the United States “must do something about Mexico” regarding drug trafficking and his accusations that the country is governed by cartels, the President maintained that, despite these statements, there is a cooperative relationship with Washington.

“He has told me this several times, however, we have a very good relationship with the United States in terms of security and other issues. There is communication, there is an understanding on security matters,” he said, referring to meetings held with U.S. officials, including Secretary Marco Rubio.

The head of the federal executive stressed that the Mexican position remains firm: “collaboration, coordination but not subordination.”

Regarding the future of the relationship between Mexico and Venezuela in light of Trump’s announcements that the United States will administer that country, Sheinbaum indicated that the issue will be reviewed with her team and the Foreign Ministry, always within the constitutional framework.

She also noted that Mexico is in contact with other countries and that an additional statement will be released in the coming hours or days. President Sheinbaum emphasized the importance of Latin America and the Caribbean acting together in defense of sovereignty, international law, and the peaceful resolution of conflicts. “We will continue to evaluate the situation and continue to express our views on this matter,” he concluded.

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