Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has announced that her administration will present a strong diplomatic position at the United Nations opposing U.S. military threats against Venezuela. Ambassador Héctor Vasconcelos will represent Mexico at the UN, with Foreign Affairs lead Roberto Velasco delivering what the president described as “a very firm statement” reflecting Mexico’s longstanding foreign policy principles.
The Mexican government reaffirmed its commitment to core diplomatic doctrines including non-intervention in sovereign states, non-interference in internal affairs, and peaceful conflict resolution. This position comes in direct response to recent announcements by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the construction of new naval capabilities, which Mexican officials perceive as threatening to regional stability.
President Sheinbaum referenced her November 2024 proposal at the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Brazil, advocating for global arms spending reallocation. Her initiative suggested that diverting just one percent of worldwide military expenditures to social programs like Mexico’s ‘Sembrando Vida’ (Sowing Life) initiative could support over six million participants while promoting sustainable peace.
The diplomatic stance aligns with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s recent appeals to Latin American, Caribbean, and UN member states to form a united front against what he characterized as U.S. “military and piracy threats.” Mexico’s declaration signals a significant reinforcement of regional opposition to potential military intervention in Venezuela.