Latin American Groups Condemn US Escalation Against Venezuela

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro have strongly condemned recent U.S. military operations and interventionist policies near Venezuela, emphasizing sovereignty and peaceful dialogue as crucial principles. The American Association of Jurists denounced President Trump's foreign policy toward Venezuela as imperialist and a violation of international law, criticizing the escalation of military threats and economic pressure tactics. Maduro rejected renewed U.S. threats as racist attacks against Venezuelans, highlighting the resilience and unity of the Venezuelan people despite external aggression. Venezuela's Republican Moral Council also condemned the U.S. government's $50 million reward for Maduro's capture, calling it a gross interference in Venezuela's sovereignty and part of a hybrid war aimed at destabilization. The Latin American Council of Social Sciences (CLACSO) criticized the U.S. escalation as a dangerous move toward direct intervention, underscoring the long-standing siege on Venezuela and urging defense of peace and self-determination in the region. Overall, these statements portray a united stance against U.S. actions, framing them as violations of international law and threats to regional stability.