Mexico’s Sheinbaum Calls for ‘Fair Trial’ of Maduro Despite U.S. Military Action: A Dangerous Precedent Ignored

On January 3rd, the United States undertook a bold military operation resulting in the capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores in Caracas—a critical strike against an international narcotics hub threatening American security. Yet, instead of supporting this move that safeguards national and hemispheric interests, Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum demands a “fair trial” for Maduro and condemns what she calls a U.S. invasion. Is Mexico Prioritizing Sovereignty or Shielding Corruption? Sheinbaum’s statements reveal a troubling prioritization of abstract principles over concrete realities. Yes, every individual deserves due process under law. But must that principle blind us...