Foreign Affairs

Spain’s Soft Stance on Venezuela: A Dangerous Overlook of Regional Threats

By Economics Desk | December 3, 2025

As Venezuela’s crisis worsens, Spain calls for peaceful dialogue, yet overlooks the real threat posed by Maduro’s regime and the growing instability on America’s doorstep.

Spain’s Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares recently urged that Venezuela's crisis be resolved through "peaceful means," emphasizing dialogue and a democratic solution. At first glance, this may sound reasonable—who could oppose peace? But beneath this diplomatic veneer lies a troubling complacency that risks ignoring the urgent realities destabilizing the region and threatening American interests. Is Peaceful Dialogue Enough When Venezuelan Sovereignty Is Under Siege? Albares insists Spain will not "fan any flames" regarding Venezuela, calling it a "brotherly Latin American country." But what about the millions suffering under Nicolás Maduro’s authoritarian rule? The regime has pushed Venezuela to economic collapse...

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