Spanish legal and political organizations have issued strong condemnations of U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent actions regarding Venezuela, characterizing them as violations of established international legal frameworks. The Progressive Union of Prosecutors (UPF) formally expressed deep concern over Trump’s Venezuela policies, asserting they represent a fundamental breach of international law standards.
Igor Zulaika, Head of Politics and International Relations for the Basque political party EH Bildu, escalated the criticism by accusing Trump of actively seeking to ‘destroy international law’ following Saturday’s military action in Venezuela. Zulaika further warned of potential intervention risks in European politics, specifically suggesting Trump might attempt to influence upcoming European elections in favor of far-right movements.
The diplomatic tensions manifested locally in Bilbao, where demonstrators gathered outside the Venezuelan Consulate shortly before Zulaika’s statements. The Basque representative characterized Trump’s actions as implementing an ‘imperialist plan’ against Venezuela’s sovereignty.
Glenna del Valle Cabello, Venezuelan Consul in Bilbao, responded to the escalating situation by calling for nationwide mobilization to counter what she described as ‘imperianist aggression’ against her country.
Broad political consensus against Trump’s Venezuela policy emerged across Spain’s left-wing political spectrum. The United Left, Podemos, and Sumar parties joined major labor unions including Workers’ Commissions and UGT in condemning both the reported kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, and the White House’s announcement regarding overseeing Venezuela’s democratic transition. The coordinated statements reflect deepening European concerns about U.S. foreign policy approaches in Latin America.