Mexico’s President Calls for UN Intervention to Prevent “Bloodshed” Between US and Venezuela
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Mexico is urging the United Nations to take decisive action as tensions escalate between the United States and Venezuela.
Mexico’s President, Claudia Sheinbaum, issued a strong call for UN intervention Wednesday, expressing concern over a potential descent into violence following former President Donald Trump’s announcement of a “total blockade” of sanctioned oil tankers destined for Venezuela. Sheinbaum’s remarks represent a meaningful escalation in Mexico’s involvement in the ongoing geopolitical dispute, though firmly rooted in the country’s long-held principles of non-intervention.
A Plea for Peaceful Resolution
Addressing reporters at her regular morning press conference, Sheinbaum implored the United Nations to “assume your role, which has not been seen, assume your role to avoid any bloodshed and always seek a peaceful solution to conflicts.” The president emphasized that Mexico’s position remains steadfastly opposed to foreign interference and in favor of diplomatic solutions.
“Beyond the opinions on the Venezuelan regime and the Maduro presidency,Mexico’s position must always be ‘no’ to intervention,’no’ to foreign interference,peaceful resolution of conflicts and dialog for peace,” Sheinbaum stated. This stance echoes Mexico’s historical resistance to external pressures, a sentiment frequently voiced when faced with threats of military action from the US, even regarding issues like drug trafficking.
Offering a Platform for Dialogue
In a proactive move, Sheinbaum offered Mexico as a neutral ground for potential negotiations between Venezuela and the United States. “We can be a meeting point if the parties consider it so. And if not, look for mediators to avoid any conflict in the region,” she proposed. The president also advised mexican citizens currently in Venezuela to seek assistance from the Mexican embassy, expressing hope that the situation will not further deteriorate.
Condemnation of the Blockade
Sheinbaum directly criticized Trump’s decision to intercept and seize cargo from the oil tanker Skipper, which was en route to Cuba and China. she argued that such blockades, while ostensibly targeted at governments, ultimately inflict harm on civilian populations. “The blockade seems to be against a government, but it is against the people, like the blockade of Cuba. Beyond the positions it may have [sobre el Gobierno de Maduro] a blockade harms the people,” she asserted. Sheinbaum clarified that she had not recently engaged in direct conversations with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
UN Presence Diminishes in Venezuela
The call for UN action comes at a critical juncture, coinciding with the withdrawal of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, from Venezuela. Turk was declared persona non grata by the Venezuelan Parliament after exhausting all avenues to continue operations within the country, including repeated requests for visas and dialogue with authorities. His departure underscores a growing rift between the Venezuelan government and international organizations, which have consistently documented alleged human rights abuses under the Maduro regime.
The situation remains fluid, and the potential for escalation is high. Mexico’s appeal to the UN refle
