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Mexico Condemns US Intervention in Venezuela, Sparks Protests

1/8/2026

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum addressed the United States' military intervention in Venezuela at a press conference, reaffirming Mexico's sovereignty and cooperation with the United States.
She condemned the intervention and said no country should dictate another's natural-resource decisions.
Following Maduro's capture, reactions in Mexico varied; some Venezuelans celebrated, while others warned that U.S. actions set a dangerous precedent.
Protests against the intervention occurred in Mexico City, reflecting mixed emotions among Venezuelans and Mexicans.

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum addressed the United States' military intervention in Venezuela at a press conference, reaffirming Mexico's sovereignty and cooperation with the United States.
She condemned the intervention and said no country should dictate another's natural-resource decisions.
Following Maduro's capture, reactions in Mexico varied; some Venezuelans celebrated, while others warned that U.S. actions set a dangerous precedent.
Protests against the intervention occurred in Mexico City, reflecting mixed emotions among Venezuelans and Mexicans.